If you swallow a small piece of bubblegum, it's fine. It will not hurt you or anything. But you swallow a huge wad of double bubble with an extra layer of blueberry bubblegum, then, yes, you're really hurting yourself. You know when you eat food & you chew it down to swallow easier? I'm sure you couldn't swallow an entire hot dog so you have to chew it up. But bubblegum you can't really "chew." it just gets tastier when you do that and even harder to swallow, so it can get stuck in your throat. It would do too much bad to your actual body, but just don't try it.
you swallow it and digest it or else it lines your stomach and throat
Yes, it is normal to swallow mucus. The body produces mucus to trap dust, allergens, and microbes, and it is often swallowed unconsciously. While excessive mucus production can be uncomfortable, swallowing it is generally harmless and is a natural part of the body's defense mechanism.
We swallow about a gallon of mucus a day. Dust and bacteria are in the air we breath and gets filtered into mucus. This is why it is healthier to breath through our nose.
Yes, when you swallow mucus, it travels down your esophagus and into your stomach. Mucus is produced by the lining of your respiratory and digestive tracts, and swallowing it is a normal process. Once in the stomach, it mixes with stomach contents and is digested.
you smell
no but if you swallow it, it will make you more sick
No, swallowing mucus does not typically result in it being excreted in feces. Mucus is broken down and digested in the stomach like other food substances.
Some mucus is for cell membrane development to protect the body. Another reason may be due to common cold you could have swallow mucus.
Yes, mucus in the throat can make it difficult to swallow. Excess mucus can create a sensation of obstruction or discomfort, leading to a feeling of tightness or irritation. This can be caused by various factors, such as allergies, infections, or post-nasal drip, which may exacerbate the swallowing process. Managing the underlying cause can help alleviate the symptoms.
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