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26 years
Had the flu a week ago & for the past few days been feeling that phlegm's stuck in my throat. Tried spitting/swallowing it but in vain. What to do?
Oct 30, 2015

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
First and foremost, make sure you drink a lot of fluids. Taking an oral mucolytic, which is a medication that makes the phlegm more loose, can also help. Another helpful measure is to inhale water vapor (water plus salt), this is especially useful in mobilizing secretions.
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