Do you recover from a cold quicker if you spit phlegm out rather than swallow it? /u/Cheeky_buggah No such thing as stupid questions

I’ve always held the notion that it is more efficient to spit out the “sick” that’s in phlegm so I run to the nearest sink when I feel it in the back of my throat. Is this crazy?

I’ve always held the notion that it is more efficient to spit out the “sick” that’s in phlegm so I run to the nearest sink when I feel it in the back of my throat. Is this crazy?