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A member asked:

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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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Nothing to do: It's unpleasant, but nothing will happen.

Dr Cremers agreed

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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