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Why is phlegm sticky?

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Why is phlegm sticky?

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Anonymous Posted May 22, 2020 0 Comments

Phlegm acts sort of like a fly trap. It traps dust and other particles and allows you to get them out of your system. There are other purposes for phlegm, of course, but that’s the main reason for the stickiness.

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