Dalton, GA

A 19-year-old female 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 facsanswered

General Surgery 19 years experience

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

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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered

Internal Medicine 27 years experience

Nothing.: No worries. Your stomach acids will take care of it.

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