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I have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Sore throat: See a doctor ASAP. Try gargling with warm salt water to break up the phlegm. It is important that you stay hydrated, so drink water or Gatorade.

Answered 4/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

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