I have the flu rn and is fucking hell, I feel phlegm down my throat and I must cough it out even if it hurts like hell, and I just can’t ignore it, is awful.
And that kinda lead me to a realization, when people say to not do that, so to not worsen the throat pain, is hard not to assume they have a way easier time ignoring the feeling of phlegm in your throat.
Also: if anyone has tips, they’re very welcome.
Cough drops / lozenges / hard candy. The menthol and medicine doesn’t help me much, but the constant production of saliva for lubrication and consistent reason to swallow reduces the accumulation of phlem and therefore reduces the coughing.