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How to clear the throat of mucus
Clear phlegm or mucus from your throat by coughing.
If an excess of mucus has made its home in your throat, it's okay to evict it by coughing it up. Find a remote place, such as a bathroom, and try to loosen the mucus from your throat by coughing or hacking.
Make sure not to cough too hard or too much, as it can do some damage. Gargle with warm water and salt.