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What Causes Excessive Salivation While Suffering From Flu?

Hi , I just had a flu this morning and I can t seem to get rid of the excessive salivation that i have . I spit huge amount of watery white saliva every 15-30 seconds. I also feel that my throat is a bit spiky and can t drink anything. That indeed plus feeling extremely fatigue and pain all over my body .
posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hi ,
Thanks for you question.
You are suffering from typical common cold.
Dont worry, hope it will ok within short time.
Some advise for you :
°warm water gurgling will helpfull.
°can take paracetamol for bodyache
°cold medication, vitamin c also will help full.
°Take rest, drink adequate water.

wishing for your good health
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What Causes Excessive Salivation While Suffering From Flu?

Hi , Thanks for you question. You are suffering from typical common cold. Dont worry, hope it will ok within short time. Some advise for you : °warm water gurgling will helpfull. °can take paracetamol for bodyache °cold medication, vitamin c also will help full. °Take rest, drink adequate water. wishing for your good health