When you cough up phlegm should you spit it out

Question 1

When you cough up phlegm/mucus with bronchitis, is it bad to swallow it, or must you spit it out every time?

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No Spitting!: Please do not spit. The stomach can easily digest whatever mucus comes from the nose, sinuses, lungs, etc... There is no reason to spit.

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Not bad at all: It is totally harmless to swallow the phlegm (although it may sound gross). The stomach acid will kill whatever is in the phlegm. You don't have to ki... Read More

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Question 2

I've had a productive cough since september and have seen my primary 4 times and and am following up with a chest mri. in the mean time, my mouth seems to be producing excessive salvia which i personally feel is causing the phlegm. as i was coughing at th

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Allergic medical: evaluation including skin testing and spirometry is essential. I suggest an immune workup to understand why your body is not responding. I assume you ... Read More

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Question 3

I started with bad heartburn then nasal congestion (runny&stuffed) & cough would spit out yellow & green buggers from my nose to my throat now i wheeze only when inhaling. i tried the inhaler and it made me have a productive cough and get phelgm out?

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Inhaler more: Try to learn how to use the inhaler as often as directed. It takes a few days to pick up this skill. Follow the prescriber instructions. If not better... Read More

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See doctor: You need to consult your doctor to find out the cause for your problems. If this is something that happens for the first time in the past few days, i... Read More

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Question 4

Can you cough up phlegm with black bits in whilst taking certain vitamin tablets?

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Phlegm: Yes, you can cough up phlegm with black bits while taking vitamin tablets. Your specks you see in it are not parts of those tablets, as they are disso... Read More

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Question 5

If your gallbladder is not functioning right after a meal when you cough up phlegm if you eat fatty or spicy foods?

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No: If am understanding your question correctly, coughing up phlegm after eating some foods would not be expected to be related to any gallbladder conditi... Read More

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Question 6

I cough up phlegm after every meal?

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Stuff going up/down: Sounds like acid reflux to me. But upper respiratory issues (sinusitis, allergies) causing mucus drainage down the throat or acid reflux up the throat... Read More

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Question 7

I just tried to cough up phlegm but threw up in the process..is something wrong with me?

Answer

No: It is not uncommon to trigger the vomiting reflexes during coughing especially when they are prolonged.

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Question 8

I have a dry cough sometimes chills and also just started to cough up phlegm light brown?

Answer

Antibiotic time: Seems like you have a bacterial infection. See your doctor and get an antibiotic!

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Question 9

Whenever i finish an intensive cardio workout, i become congested beyond belief. i even cough up phlegm. what could be causing this?

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Exercise allergy: exercise in some people can cause increase release of histamines which can in turn trigger different symptoms such as itchy skin, nasal congestion or ... Read More

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Question 10

I never usually cough up phlegm with blood but today i coughed up phlegm with blood and it was thick im nervous and is wondering if its bronchitis?

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No worries: It is not uncommon for a person to cough up phlegm with a small amount of blood streaks in it. The source of the blood is usually from the throat or ... Read More

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When you cough up phlegm should you spit it out

When you cough up phlegm/mucus with bronchitis, is it bad to swallow it, or must you spit it out every time?

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I've had a productive cough since september and have seen my primary 4 times and and am following up with a chest mri. in the mean time, my mouth seems to be producing excessive salvia which i personally feel is causing the phlegm. as i was coughing at th

I started with bad heartburn then nasal congestion (runny&stuffed) & cough would spit out yellow & green buggers from my nose to my throat now i wheeze only when inhaling. i tried the inhaler and it made me have a productive cough and get phelgm out?

Can you cough up phlegm with black bits in whilst taking certain vitamin tablets?

If your gallbladder is not functioning right after a meal when you cough up phlegm if you eat fatty or spicy foods?

I cough up phlegm after every meal?

I just tried to cough up phlegm but threw up in the process..is something wrong with me?

I have a dry cough sometimes chills and also just started to cough up phlegm light brown?

Whenever i finish an intensive cardio workout, i become congested beyond belief. i even cough up phlegm. what could be causing this?

I never usually cough up phlegm with blood but today i coughed up phlegm with blood and it was thick im nervous and is wondering if its bronchitis?

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