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It depends on what you are gargling and the cause for the sore throat. Most sore throats are a result of bacterial or viral infection, and gargling frequently with a salt water solution can be very beneficial.
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∙ 9y agoYes, it very well may. Also, salt water may be a good remedy. Thanks very much!
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What cures Sore throat?
Slippery Elm lozenges, also gargling with warm salt water.
Heart friendly way to soothe a sore throat?
Gargling with warm salty water usually helps.
Why might gargling help the pain of a sore throat?
Gargling is just a method to get medicine or saline (salt water) deep into your sore throat without drowning or swallowing the solutions. What reduces the pain is the solution used in the gargle. Usually this is a saline solution because saline is very soothing to mucous tissues and helps inflammation. See the related question below for more tips on how to get rid of a sore throat.
What do you do when you have a sore throat from yelling?
Stop yelling :) Seriously, though, throat lozenges or salt water gargling can help. The sore throat (and the hoarse voice) are caused by rapid and large vibrations in your vocal cords, which causes strain. This usually takes several days to recover your normal voice.
What is the purpose of using gargle?
after brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth
What disease do i have if i havePainful swalloing?
You have a sore throat. It can be caused by a viral infection, and it can be a strep infection (strep throat). Gargling with warm salt water for 30 seconds at least 4 times a day can help it get better sooner.
Is there a natural remedy for curing a sore throat?
Yes, there is a natural remedy for curing a sore throat. Chewing raw garlic helps to soothe a sore throat because it has antibacterial properties. You could also try drinking warm milk with honey or gargling warm salt water.
What makes the salt numb your throat?
The fact that salt works as an antiseptic makes it numb your throat. Gargling warm salt water has been a tried and trusted way for relieving a sore throat for many years now.
What are some types of sore throat remedies?
There are a number of sore throat remedies that are considered either medicinal or natural. Some of the remedies are painkillers or antibiotics but often people can find relief by gargling with salt water or drinking tea with lemon and honey.
What plant soothes sore throats?
Most plants dont help sore throat but if you drink much water, sleep and not talking, it might help the sore throat.
Why does cold water make a sore throat worse?
Cold water actually should help make the sore throat feel better due to a numbing affect.
Does drinking hot water help a sore throat?
Drinking hot water may help soothe a sore throat, but that very temporary. Here are some other ways to relieve a sore throat. Gargle warm salt water, have lots of hot teas and soups, and take ibuprofen, which may help ease sore throats, fevers, and other pains.
