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I just tried to cough up phlegm but threw up in the process..is something wrong with me?

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Dr. Rajesh Rethnam answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: It is not uncommon to trigger the vomiting reflexes during coughing especially when they are prolonged.

Answered 9/4/2013

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A member asked:

I just tried to cough up phlegm but threw up in the process..is something wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam answered

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