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Hello ms.cannon, i've been having a sore throat and a cough lately. i thought it cleared up after a while but now when i wake up in the morning i hack up a hard brownish reddish yellow chunk ...(while doing so i feel like i'm choking) it's really big so
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Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 45 years experience
See a doctor: you need to see a doctor in case you need a prescription.
stay well hydrated,and rest
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treat some of the symptoms with OTC medicine,like Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever,or Ibuprofen for pain and body aches.
drink hot green tea with a lemon,and honey.
see a physician for proper evaluation and treatment.
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