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A member asked:
Can i swallow mucus?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Perhaps your question needs clarification. Mucus associated with nasal discharge goes down to the stomach all the time without even being noticed.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Sure: Mucus is a natural product of your body and consists of polysaccharides (sugars) and proteins.
Answered 10/11/2012
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Sure: In most cases, there's nothing dangerous about swallowing mucus. However, it's more important to know why you have so much mucus. Is it reflux, post-nasal drip, gustatory rhinitis...Get to a primary doctor or ENT to start the investigation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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