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What can cause excessive saliva and phlegm(mucus) secreation from the mouth?

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Dr. Howard Lelvowitz answered

Sinus or cough: Most common is rhinits less common is cough asthma bronchitis see your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2019

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