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Sometimes i can hear and feel a little phlegm rattling around after i eat a large meal, or spicy foods. it's not enough to cough up, is this asthma?
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Reflux: Probably from acid reflux irritating your throat. Eat smaller meals from now on.
Answered 6/13/2016
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