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Should I Be Swallowing Phlegm To Treat Throat Infection?
Phlegm
Ive had a throat infe tion about a month ago in december and the doctor told me to swallow my phlgem tjat came up when I coughed so I did and for the last two or three weeks ive had to clear my throat ots getting really annoying and im really scared that im not gunna be able to breathe im only 12 and im going to see a doctor tomorrow with my mum I just want to know what you think is happening and what you think I can do do help get rid of the phlegm please help
Ive had a throat infe tion about a month ago in december and the doctor told me to swallow my phlgem tjat came up when I coughed so I did and for the last two or three weeks ive had to clear my throat ots getting really annoying and im really scared that im not gunna be able to breathe im only 12 and im going to see a doctor tomorrow with my mum I just want to know what you think is happening and what you think I can do do help get rid of the phlegm please help
Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Hello
Please don't worry the phlegm is due to the infection and will subside once the infection is cured. Please meet your doctor and discuss with your parents.
Thanks
Please don't worry the phlegm is due to the infection and will subside once the infection is cured. Please meet your doctor and discuss with your parents.
Thanks
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