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I have a lot of phlegm and sometimes i can hardly breathe as though the phlegm has restricted my airway. is there any help for this?
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Yes: There are a variety of remedies to help you depending on what's causing your phlegm. See a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 3/19/2018
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Yes: You can take medicines to help thin out the phlegm: Robitussin is one such medicine. Just take the plain Robitussin without dm or any other additive. Another good medicine is Mucinex (guaifenesin) (which is Robitussin in pill form). Again, plain Mucinex (guaifenesin) without any additive. That should help. If you still can't breathe, see your doc.
Answered 6/12/2018
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