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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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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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