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This saline washout method functions via two methods: 1) Sterile saline washes viruses and bacteria from the nasal cavity and oropharynx to reduce the exposure and possible risk of becoming infected. 2) The hypertonic (solute or salt dissolved in the water) helps to draw fluid out of the tissue and prevents further accumulation of mucus and phlegm which traps these offensive particles. This saline washout method functions via two methods: 1) Sterile saline washes viruses and bacteria from the nasal cavity and oropharynx to reduce the exposure and possible risk of becoming infected. 2) The hypertonic (solute or salt dissolved in the water) helps to draw fluid out of the tissue and prevents further accumulation of mucus and phlegm which traps these offensive particles.

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What does it mean when throat hurts when swallowing but no fever and lack of allergies?

It probably hurts when you swallow b cuz you have a sore throat or sinus infection. A sinus infection is germs or bacteria in ur throat. Dont drink any thing that is cold just gargle salt in water n u will b okay.


What is the difference between saline water and brackish water?

The main difference between the two terms is the salinity, presence of salts in water Saline water is more salty as compare to the brackish water.Brackish water has a TDS(Total Dissolves Solids) upto 10,000 ppm.while Saline water has a TDS more then 10,000 ppm.Sea water is more salty then Saline water and has a TDS of 35,000 ppm ore more


How do you treat an infected belly button piercing?

Clean the area with saline solution or warm water mixed with a non-iodized sea salt. Avoid removing the jewelry to prevent trapping the infection. If the infection persists or worsens, see a healthcare provider for further evaluation and possible antibiotic treatment.


Normal saline is 0.9 percent what would happen to the red blood cells of a patient who was teated with 0 percent saline what about 10 percent saline?

Normal Saline 0.9% is called an isotonic solution. A 0.0% saline solution is called a hypotonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse into the red blood cells and cause them to burst open. A 10% saline solution is called a hypertonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse out of the red blood cells, making them shrivel up and shrink.


Can you use salt water as saline solution for eye wash?

Yes it can. That is all that most eye washes/drops are; salt water (with some preservative added in). You can even make your own if you have distilled water and salt. Make sure to use distilled water because water carries contaminants very well. And use what you make right away since your not adding a preservative.

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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 can you do to clear your throat?

Cough, use saline lavage through nasal passages, gargle with salt water.


Can an animal get a sore throat?

I suppose so, yes. From lack of water and moisture, there throat may become dry and give them an infection.


Why is water saline?

because of salt content water is saline


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 steel pin float on saline water?

No, steel is denser than saline water, so a steel pin would sink in saline water.


What modern medicine should I use for a sore throat?

if its just a sore throat, and there is no sign of infection, just gargle with warm salt water twice a day, its an old remedy.


What are some natural remedies for constant drainage down the throat?

Saline mouth rinse (1% saline in warm water, about a level teaspoon in one pint), about 4 times a day. A saline sinus rinse in a Neti pot or low pressure high volume sinus irrigation like NeilMed, twice per day.


What is the cleaning water of the contact lenses?

That way it reduces chances of infection and cleans up any dust and residue left in it.


Is saline a solvent water solution?

The term "saline" just means salty. A saline solution is water with salt in it. (This is not necessarily table salt, NaCl, but can be other salts as well.)


How do you oral saline make?

How to make oral saline The word 'oral' means mouth and saline means salty or impregnated with salt. Oral saline is a saline solution, especially one that is used in medical purpose to cure a patient from the shortage of salt and water which pass from the body by diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera or vomiting. Oral saline is not a preventive medicine of diarrhoea or dysentery. But it helps a patient to keep in good health as the body lacks salt and water. The saline only recovers the lack of salt and water. Tom make oral saline at first one has to take about half a liter of pure water in a clean pot. The water may be boiled before preparing it. One has to clean hands washed in soap water. Then he has to take a handful of sugar or sugarcane gur and put it in the water of the container and stir it until the sugar or gur in mixed or resolved. Next, a little salt, about half a pinch of three fingers is to be mixed with the water and stir it until it resolves. Finally, the oral saline is to be kept covering the pot for use several times. It can be kept for twelve hours. After the expired time new saline will have to be made.


Why is ti advisable to use normal saline solution rather than water?

Not sure what you are using saline solution for but i would say that saline solution is steril and water is not.