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Bad plegm that won't come up all the way. i have the flu righ now and this morning i woke up with a very congested nose and throat. my stomach has pains when i stand up or sit up that i think are related to swallowing too much plegm. the plegm doesn't com
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Hello. : Hello. Here are some things you can do at home. 1. Hydrate really well. Drink a lot of water, to soften up the mucus and to ensure you don't dehydrate. 2. Consider warm herbal teas to help to decongest you (sip). 3. You can even consider use of a humidifier. Hope you feel better soon.
Answered 4/8/2020
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