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What Cause Sore Throat With Yellow And Black Stranded Mucous?
Hello, I have resently been having a ichy/sore throat for the last 2-3 days. Today I look back into my throat And there is a large mass of white-ish yellow mucus , but as I examen more there are little black strands like thin as a thread lingering in it. I blow my nose and they come out. What is going on please help!
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi
nothing much to worry.
Take antihistamines and salt water gargling twice a day. The steroid nasal spray will relieve snasal symptoms. avoid dust.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
thank you.
nothing much to worry.
Take antihistamines and salt water gargling twice a day. The steroid nasal spray will relieve snasal symptoms. avoid dust.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
thank you.
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