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Heard a wheeze type sound when i had phlegm but as soon as i cleared my throat it was gone. is this bad? or ok since it instantly went away?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

If it cleared: once you coughed or cleared your throat, it probably was an upper airway mucous plug, as opposed to wheezing from a lower airway problem. If it continues to happen or happens again, but doesn't clear, you should have your doctor take a listen to your chest.

Answered 1/15/2015

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A member asked:

Heard a wheeze type sound when i had phlegm but as soon as i cleared my throat it was gone. is this bad? or ok since it instantly went away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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