Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What helps to remove phlegm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Try Mucinex (guaifenesin) along with avoiding dairy and perhaps going gluten free. Try this for 3 weeks and see how you do.
Answered 8/29/2018
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have just had my wisdom tooth removed and I have a slight cold. I have some phlegm in my throat.Will I get dry socket if Im slightly sucking it up?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
1st stage breast cancer was removed in march, had radiation therapy(30day), now taking tamoxifen, but coughing phlegm now, can it be a transfer to lungs?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Had gall bladder removed 2 months ago. Have bowel movements 5-7 times a day which looks like flem most of the time. How do I stop it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had dental surgery to remove upper canine tooth. surgery itself is healing well 6 days after still have thick/red blood with phlem in my throat. ?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
I have had phlegm since i stopped smoking a month ago, i was wondering if i can completely remove all the phlegm with some medicine or exercise?
If a small piece of food goes down the wrong way (respiratory) and get stuck down there, what happens to the food if you don't surgically remove it? Will it stay stuck or melt and become phlegm?
What is the best way to remove the phlegm caught in my throat ?
Had gallbladder removed 6 days ago. Have a cough. Chest congested, bringing up green phlegm. Cause for concern?
I have itchy palate nose n ear.phlegm was removed from my right max. sinus 3 years back.is this is due to sinusitis or any other reason?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
