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How do I get mucus out of my throat?

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Cough and resist the urge to swallow whatever is produced as a result. Instead, cough/hack it out of your throat and into the sink.

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What if I actually have a sore throat but want to make it worse?

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Screaming into your pillow, or using your voice forcefully and often and generally straining it can worsen a sore throat. You may also try swallowing often, or eating hard, dry foods like chips or crackers.

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How do I get a sore throat by morning?

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Try sleeping with your mouth open, and avoid drinking water.

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How do I fake the flu?

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Act really light headed, don't eat anything in the presence of other people. If you have some makeup you might be able to make your face look pale. Use a heating pad to make your head/face warm.

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Why would someone want to do this?

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As stated in the article, someone may want to avoid an event or skip a day of school. Actually irritating your throat may not be required.

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How will I check for a sore throat if I had my tonsils removed at a young age?

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That makes it much harder to check for a sore throat, but there could still be swelling in the throat.

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How do I keep my parents from taking me to the doctor?

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A sore throat generally does not require a doctor’s assistance, so you should avoid a trip unless your parents are overprotective. If they are, simply saying your throat hurts or you don’t feel well may be enough to get out of school.

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What if my mom found out I was faking, but let me skip anyways, and now I want to skip tomorrow too?

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Don't. Even though school is a hassle and you probably don't enjoy waking up early and attending, your education is important. Don't make a habit of this.

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How do I get one fast?

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You cannot immediately get a sore throat; however, you can fake it until you do.

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Will screaming possibly damage my throat/vocal cords?

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If done often and as loud as possible, then probably. To be safe, you should stop at mild irritation of your throat, and don’t scream too often. Rest your vocal cords by speaking quietly and very little. If you are very good at acting, you may not need to irritate your throat.

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If I sing, will yelling and straining my voice by singing out of range and such permanently damage my vocal cords?

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No, unless if you're voice cracking intentionally or squealing at the very top of your lungs and it hurts. But straining your voice and yelling will make your vocal cords sore the next day, so that will temporarily alter your vocal range. But otherwise, you're fine.

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How can I give myself a sore throat without using my voice?

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Without using your voice, it is very difficult to get a sore throat. I also wouldn't recommend forcing a sore throat, because that can be dangerous and can permanently affect your vocal chords.

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