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I've heard that you should spit the mucous you have during chest congestion in the common cold. but i accidentally swallowed it!! what should i do?
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Nothing to do: It's unpleasant, but nothing will happen.
Answered 1/16/2016
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Nothing.: No worries. Your stomach acids will take care of it.
Answered 1/30/2016
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