Cold myth ? Is it true that when you suck up a mucous " yuckie " , its better for your immune system to swallow it rather than spit it out?

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John Doe Profile
John Doe answered

No, not true. Actually, swallowing it could actually make you feel worse by upsetting your stomach.

Arthur Wright Profile
Arthur Wright , Florida Paralegal with a BS degree in Social-Psychology, answered

This is what if collects in your lungs becomes Pneumonia so best get rid of it in any way you can but do NOT swallow it

otis otiscambell Profile

Common sense your body wants to get it out so spit it I.to a napkin

K. B.  Baldwin Profile
K. B. Baldwin answered

Just swollow it.  You digestive juices will make short shrift of it. 

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