that sounds very unpleasant! let's look at some reasons why you might be having these issues. because you and your girlfriend are having identical symptoms the cause could be environmental such as dry air pet dander dust perfumes from laundry detergent or dryer sheets and many other sources. it's not uncommon for people to wake up with a dry scratchy throat after they begin using their furnace in the fall because heating the air makes it drier. if you think this could be the cause try using a humidifier in the bedroom to relieve your symptoms. if you or your girlfriend start to experience any of the following symptoms it would be best to see a health care provider as soon as possible: fever vomiting or diarrhea skin rash dizziness or fainting even if your symptoms aren't caused by a virus or infection if you're feeling unwell it's always ok to see a medical professional. hope this helps!
i wake up in the morning with sore throat and phlem in my throat i didnt have it before i went to sleep. lately me and my girlfriend have been waking up in the morning with a dry scratchy throat and have been spitting up phlem it has only been in the last week and we are starting to wonder if something is wrong please help