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

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Researchers have even tested the potential spread of bacteria from blowing out birthday candles. In a 2017 study, researchers spread icing on a sheet of foil, which was layered over a styrofoam ...

“The possibility of being able to screen spit for certain bacteria to predict cancer is a really attractive proposition. It would result in early detection, which would inevitably save lives.” ...

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When you take a sputum culture test, you’ll be asked to try to cough up some sputum and spit it into a clean cup for testing. You might produce the sample at home or in your doctor's office.

So, what's the verdict? Whether you spit or swallow phlegm, both are safe. Spitting can help some people feel better, especially if their cough is associated with thick phlegm that's causing distress.

In 1821, French physician René Laennec wrote, "A spitting pot I consider as an essential part of the bedroom apparatus." Laennec, who invented the stethoscope, spent his days gazing at his ...

Spitting can help some people feel better, especially if their cough is associated with thick phlegm that’s causing distress. But for most healthy people, there’s no need to force a cough or ...