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Do you think that it may be more uncomfortable for autistic people to have the flu as the autistic brain usually is incapable of just ignoring stimulus like phlegm in your throat? (feddit.cl)
submitted 2 weeks ago by A_Chilean_Cyborg@feddit.cl to c/autism@lemmy.world
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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.

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[โ€“] Tahl_eN@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[โ€“] theneverfox@pawb.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

Definitely, we're all way more sensitive to stimuli.

All you can really do is do something to distract yourself, medicated cough drops are great too, the numbing kind. Just don't overuse them, mix them in with the kind with no active ingredients if you need to

Feel better