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Why do i get excessive phlegm when or after drinking soda?
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Normal: Soda stimulates secretions whirpi so u get more phlegm
Answered 9/30/2020
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Irritation: Your throat area is reacting to a component of the soda.
Answered 3/6/2018
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Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate): sodium bicarbonate may thicken saliva. Try using a lemon in your soda and see if it helps. If not then use club soda only. The sugar of a real soda pop makes your saliva thick also so maybe substitute with a diet. If nothing improves then go to tea or coffee.
Answered 6/21/2018
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