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A member asked:

Why does my throat always hurt after i nap?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure: Do you sleep with your mouth open? Do you have post nasal drip?

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/26/2018

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Why is it when i try to get my gargle out my throat (i take some out still feels like theres some stuck on my throat. When i do spit some out its brownish with a little bit of red im starting to get a little worried since it appeard after my nap ?

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Why do I sweat and get a mucus feeling in my throat when I take a nap?

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This afternoon i took a nap. Before the nap i was fine. When i woke up, i suddenly had pain in my throat when swallowing. I have had a chronic cough f?

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During naps i wake up choking on my spit. When i sleep at night i won't choke, but wake up with a sore throat. Is this something to be concerned about?

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