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Gargle with warm salt water. Use something like Afrin to clear your sinuses. Don't smoke, don't consume dairy or anything too spicy.
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I presume you have been to a doctor to make sure that the "crud" is nothing serious. (eg nodules, pleurisy) Nelson's suggestion of salt water is great. You can also spray it up your nose (it will get into the lungs that way). Other than that, there are exercises that will open your throat (eg putting three fingers on either side of your windpipe and saying "aaaahhh", and taking deep breaths, diaphragm down and holding it. If you have not been to a doctor, do so asap. do not risk harming your instrument.
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