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How to break up mucus in throat..has been bugging for sometime and nothing doctors have prescribes thus far works. ?

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Dr. Paul Slawek answered

Steam and H2O.: Drink a lot of water and breathe steam several times a day. Consider respiratory therapy. See pulmonologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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A member asked:

How to break up mucus in throat..has been bugging for sometime and nothing doctors have prescribes thus far works. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Slawek answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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