It really is stored in the nose. The lining of the respiratory tract (including the nose) produces a mucous (phlegm). This traps dust and other stuff that doesn't belong further in the tract. This is moved slowly out with its' dust.
Simply put: Yes. By blowing your nose or "spitting out" phlegm, you are removing the substance that is clogging up your airway.
I have a cough then suddenly, the phlegm was blocking my throat.
Sounds like you can have what is called Post Nasal Drip. You can go to your doctor or to a ENT (ear, Nose and Throat) doctor and get some nose spray that will help eliminate the Phlegm. Also take into account that it can be related to allergies. But nose sprays work the best.
No, phlegm cannot be eliminated by passing gas. Phlegm is a thick mucus produced in the respiratory system, while passing gas involves the release of air from the digestive tract. The two processes are unrelated, and phlegm is typically cleared through coughing or swallowing.
yes I have phlegm in my throat already a few years and I can;t get rid of it.help me please.
To help your baby with a lot of phlegm, you can try using a cool mist humidifier, keeping them hydrated, using saline drops or a bulb syringe to clear their nose, and elevating their head while sleeping. If the phlegm persists or worsens, consult a pediatrician for further guidance.
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Phlegm is a mucus-like substance made up of water, glycoproteins, immunoglobulins, lipids, and cellular debris. It is produced by the respiratory system to help trap and remove foreign particles, such as dust or bacteria, from the airways.
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Black-looking phlegm can be caused by old blood that either ran down your throat from your mouth or nose due to a cold or dry membranes or from similar old blood in your bronchial tubes from a lung infection or bronchitis. Having bloody sputum (phlegm) is called hemoptysis. Phlegm can be colors ranging from white to black and the color is often, but not always, in streaks in the sputum. Yellow, brown, green, red, pink, and black phlegm are all reasons to see your doctor to determine the cause. See the related question below for more information about causes of black phlegm.