Regular mucus tends to be thin and slippery, and it is generally a constant presence on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, phlegm ...

However, when mucus suddenly changes to a brown color, it serves as an important warning sign that something significant is happening in your lungs or respiratory tract.

“In general, both spitting and swallowing are safe to do,” Parsons echoed. “Swallowing is harmless, because the stomach acid neutralizes any pathogens. Spitting out may feel better if the phlegm is ...

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Some people feel better if they spit out phlegm, especially if the phlegm is thick, sticky or irritates the throat. Spitting ...

In fact, we often swallow phlegm without realizing it. The lungs generate about 50 milliliters of phlegm daily. It goes unnoticed because it's thin, blends with saliva and we continuously swallow it.