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A member asked:

My baby spit up a white mucus or phlegm is it normal?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Spit up: A little spitting up now and then is fine. If it appears to be more of a regular occurrence, discuss it with your pediatrician.

Answered 12/18/2019

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