That would not be normal, consult a health care professional, it could be something serious.
Phlegm is a mucus-like substance produced in the respiratory tract, while sputum is a mixture of saliva and mucus that is coughed up from the lungs. Phlegm is typically clear or white, whereas sputum can be yellow, green, or bloody, indicating infection or other health issues.
I'm sorry to say this, but he will explode into ectoplasm. So you might want him to excrete his phlegm, I would suggest extreme and unprejudiced force.
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.
Swallowing phlegm is generally harmless, as it is composed of mucus, bacteria, and debris that your body has expelled from the respiratory system. The stomach can neutralize the bacteria and break down the components of the phlegm. However, if you're frequently producing excessive phlegm, it may be a sign of an underlying condition that should be addressed. Overall, swallowing phlegm is a normal bodily function and usually does not pose any health risks.
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.
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Swallowing phlegm is generally harmless as it is a natural part of the body's mucus production. When swallowed, phlegm is digested in the stomach like any other food or liquid. However, if phlegm is thick or contains pathogens, it may indicate an underlying condition, and excessive swallowing could lead to discomfort. If symptoms persist, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.
The early symptoms of NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer) include: persistent cough, trouble breathing, back pain, chest pain, fatigue and bloody phlegm.
Phlegm will go into your stomach and the acid in your stomach will dispose of it naturally, just the way it does when you swollow food. It is not harmful to swallow phlegm.
It dies and you get bloody pissed off.
Phlegm helps to trap foreign materials such as dirt, microbes and pollutants from going further into the body. Phlegm comes in different colors from shades of green to white.
I have a cough then suddenly, the phlegm was blocking my throat.