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A member asked:

Nasal mucus traps virus in the air, right? so, if a tiny bit of such mucus accidentally gets in my mouth while blowing my nose, i may get infected?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Swallowed nasal mucus doesn't increase infection risk. In fact, it's impossible to avoid: nasal fluids naturally move down the throat and are swallwed all the time. You can't avoid it and no harm comes.

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Answered 4/24/2023

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