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Woke this morning sore throat spitting up dark mucus now its clear and was thirsty could i have been dehydrated or getting sick chest have slight burn?

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Acid reflux?: You could have had some acid reflux through the night that caused those symptoms. Or you could be developing a viral upper respiratory infection. Wait and see how the next 24 hours progress - if you get a fever, cough, runny nose then infection is more likely.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Woke this morning sore throat spitting up dark mucus now its clear and was thirsty could i have been dehydrated or getting sick chest have slight burn?

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