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Would Betadine Throat Gargle Help To Get Rid Of The Phlegm?
hi I am 42 yo and I have been to the doc today and it is thought that I have the flu and not a viral infection - it is the middle of the night and i am up not able to sleep as when I lye down my throat is constantly filled with Phlegm - I have spent almost 3 hours couching it up? Would Betadinine throat gargle help to get rid of the Phlegm?
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest using a mucolytic such as Ambroxol to treat the phlegm. Betadine is not a proper treatment for the phlegm. I also recommend to drink liquids.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest using a mucolytic such as Ambroxol to treat the phlegm. Betadine is not a proper treatment for the phlegm. I also recommend to drink liquids.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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