Is it normal i scraped my illness out of my throat?

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Long story short, I felt a "bug" coming on when my throat became itchy(assuming it was allergies). Looked down my throat using a mirror, saw some white looking stuff (let's be mature here), I then used a q-tip to clear it all out. It was a thick yellowish mucous. I immediately felt better. Is this normal?

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43% Normal
Based on 58 votes (25 yes)
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  • ObsessedWithReedus
    10 years ago

    Ok well I was gonna say something about the white stuff, but since you said be mature... :D

    But seriously, where is your gag reflex? If you can stick a q-tip down your throat without hurling, I would seriously look into sword swallowing.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Lol :D, I was so focused on getting that crap out that I kind of ignored it. I did gag a few times, but I suppressed it long enough to clear all of it out :)

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      • ObsessedWithReedus
        10 years ago

        Lol :) but in all seriousness I think what you did was normal, at least in my personal experience. My friend back in middle school used to stick a fork down her throat when she got those allergy itches. I was always surprised she didn't choke.

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  • thatchickyouhate
    10 years ago

    i'm surprised you didn't irritate it more and cause an infection by doing that.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      It was bizarre to say the least. It came right out and I didn't get sick or have any further symptoms.

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  • Demundo
    10 years ago

    Go see a doctor because it could indicate something more serious. Better safe than sorry.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      It was just a one time thing. I think I'm okay.

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  • agentchaos
    10 years ago

    the "illness" was the mucous

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      ...Yes.

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  • JustARandomPerson
    10 years ago

    It could be Tonsilloliths, also known as tonsil stones.

    Sorry I can't be more of a help, but I really don't know. I recommend you go and see your doctor.

    Here is a link to know more about Tonsilloliths http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Nah, I'm very familiar with those. I got my tonsils taken out last summer partially due to recurring tonsil stones. This was some sort of thick mucous and it was in my throat.

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