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Phrases with «phlegm»

Phlegm refers to a thick, sticky substance that is produced in certain parts of our body, especially when we have a cold or other respiratory illnesses. It is usually coughed up or cleared from the nose, and its purpose is to safeguard our airways and help get rid of bacteria or irritants. Full definition

Sentences with «phlegm»

  • These allergies enhance the production of phlegm in the body. (checkpregnancy.com)
  • Over the centuries sages have attributed its seizures to everything from the presence of excess phlegm in the brain (per the ancient Greeks) to possession by evil spirits (during the Middle Ages). (scientificamerican.com)
  • By quickly closing and opening, the two folds of muscle served as natural valves, blocking everything but air from entering the respiratory system and allowing the ejection of phlegm from the lungs. (discovermagazine.com)
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