Can phlegm cause vomiting?

Ugh, yes! When I have a bad cold, the phlegm totally ruins my appetite and makes me vomit, meaning I can't even enjoy my favorite spicy momos. Stick to light khichdi and warm soups until your chest clears up, trust me.

My 5-year-old daughter always vomits when she has a cold because she can't spit out the phlegm and swallows it instead. It is very common in kids. We use a humidifier in her room and give her warm water, which helps loosen the mucus.

Yeah bro, totally. Last month I had a terrible chest infection and the thick phlegm was literally gagging me every morning until I threw up. Drinking hot black tea and using a saline nasal spray really helped clear my throat.

Oh god, this happens to me every time I get a bad cold and cough up phlegm, I instantly feel like throwing up. Does this happen to anyone else too? It is so exhausting and scary, I hope it's normal and not some stomach infection.

Yes, heavy congestion can cause vomiting because of the constant throat irritation. Make sure you are checking your blood pressure if you are vomiting a lot, as dehydration can affect it. Keep drinking warm fluids and visit a doctor if it doesn't stop.

I completely understand how terrifying it feels when you start throwing up due to coughing. I used to panic thinking it was something major, but it's just your body's natural gag reflex reacting to the thick mucus. Take deep breaths and drink warm water slowly.