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A member asked:

What to do if i lost my voice--it's so annoying! what can i do to break up the phlegm in my chest/throat?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hmm: You can gargle with salt water or take a mucolytic like "mucinex". Also avoid dairy. If you have worsening chest symptoms see a doctor!

Dr Knox agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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