<s>[INST] Very dry cough for a month now with bumps on back of my tongue , i get phlegm when i wake up but very thick and sticky type of phlegm that makes me want to gag , i was told its not an infection i had a virus a month ago but ive tried so much and nothing is helping [/INST] Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As you explain it might be an infection of the pharynx however you should be examined by your doctor. Regards Dr.Jolanda </s>