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Gargling salt water will not kill or get rid of an infection. It will reduce the symptoms and pain of the infection though and will most likely be recommended by your doctor.
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Does gargling water help a sore throat?
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.
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.
Does salt take away tooth infections?
Gargling with salt water can slow the spread of mouth infections.
How much salt to put to make saline water for gargling?
One to two tea spoons of salt for one cup of water.
What not do with a canker sore?
Don't bite or play with it. Try gargling with salt water to get rid of it.
How do you help esophagus swollen down?
Try gargling salt water or go to your doctor.
How do you swelling throat go down?
Try gargling salt water or go to your doctor
Why is salt water a good antiseptic?
Salt water is a good antiseptic because salt is a preservative, and the salt content will also kill all of the infectious microbes within the wound, preventing infection...
What cures Sore throat?
Slippery Elm lozenges, also gargling with warm salt water.
What will help an earache if you don't have any medicine?
gargling warm salt water (this is what i learned from a friends garandmother)
Is hot salt water good for an infection?
Hot salt water is good for an open sore infection.
Does gargling with salt water help tender gums?
Yes, gargling with warm salt water can help tender gums somewhat. However, if your gums are inflamed and swollen, there may be an underlying issue such as gum disease so it would be wise to consult your dentist.
