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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Sean Moore on 06/07/2008 16:15:06

Title: Why do I need to spit phlegm when I'm doing a rigorous jog?
Post by: Sean Moore on 06/07/2008 16:15:06

Sean Moore  asked the Naked Scientists:

Hey Chris,
Obviously I love the show (http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/). Only a fool couldn't.

Why do I need to spit phlegm when I'm doing a rigorous jog?

Sean Moore
-Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What do you think?

Title: Why do I need to spit phlegm when I'm doing a rigorous jog?
Post by: JnA on 27/08/2008 08:24:00

You are breathing deeper, using your lungs more effectively (than at rest) and shifting mucous around and, as far as the lungs are concerned, the only way is up, baby.