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Getting thick mucus in throat. dr put me on antibiotics, if not work then steroids. any other suggestions. don't see how steroids are going to help.
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Thick mucus: Try drinking 2+ quarts of water/day. Do not smoke, no alcohol. Suck on lozenges to stimulate salivary glands. try Humibid
Answered 12/12/2017
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