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What helps to remove phlegm?

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Dr. Guy DaSilva answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: Try Mucinex (guaifenesin) along with avoiding dairy and perhaps going gluten free. Try this for 3 weeks and see how you do.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/29/2018

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