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Been waking up with a white tongue, it goes away when i brush it but keeps coming back? also have to clear phlegm out of throat in morning, no pain.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Just a thought: but has THRUSH (Candida=Yeast) infection been ruled out?? Have you been on antibiotics recently?? Kust a thought..hope it is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Been waking up with a white tongue, it goes away when i brush it but keeps coming back? also have to clear phlegm out of throat in morning, no pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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