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How do you get rid of throat mucus? any remedies? makes it difficult to swallow!
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...: Throat mucous is a normal part of your throat, so you can't totally get rid of it. However, if it is bothersome because it is thick, try gargling salt water and consider a otc mucolytic like Mucinex (guaifenesin) which helps to break up mucous.
Answered 4/4/2018
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