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I am experiencing phlegm in the morning. when i'm brushing my teeth in the morning i clear my thoart and notice phelgm. only get phlegm in the morning never during the day. is this normal? thank you
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Phlem: This is a normal physiological process. As long as it is not green, bloody, smelly, no fever no breathing problems - then noting to worry about.
Answered 7/12/2017
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