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I have mucus in my throat. i can feel it a lot when i laugh and yawn. it comes out when i cough. how do i clear mucus from my throat?

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Mucus in throat.: Depend do you have infection or not. If you do have infection then need antibiotic . Otherwise you may try over counter mucinex (guaifenesin). If you are not allergic to mucinex (guaifenesin).

Answered 8/30/2013

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