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I was wondering is forcing out the phlegm/mucus from your throat dangerous for vocal chords?

Q: i was wondering is forcing out the phlegm/mucus from your throat dangerous for vocal chords?

Phlegm: always when you force stuff, you'd get bruising &amp; hoarseness. Try warm salt water gargles. Get checked for allergies, Perhaps Claritin or Singulair (montelukast).

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Phlegm: always when you force stuff, you'd get bruising & hoarseness. Try warm salt water gargles. Get checked for allergies, Perhaps Claritin or Singulair (montelukast).

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I was wondering is forcing out the phlegm/mucus from your throat dangerous for vocal chords?

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