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I swallowed a cough drop and it feels like it's stuck in my throat. what should i do?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Drink warm liquid: To melt the cough drop and soothe any scratch or irritation it caused. Next time just suck!

Answered 11/6/2020

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