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I felt like i had something in my throat so cleared it and a chunk of tissue looking mucus? came up. what could it possibly be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

A mucous plug: usually and accumulation and consolidation of mucous from the throat, trachea or lungs.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

I felt like i had something in my throat so cleared it and a chunk of tissue looking mucus? came up. what could it possibly be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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