Question 1

why is the ingestion of salt and water beneficial in dealing with coronary spasms?

Accepted Answer

Coronary spasms: To my knowledge, there is no relationship between ingesting salt and water and the relief of "coronary spasms".

Question 2

can swallowing salt water at the beach cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not the type of sore throat associated with illness. The salt dries out the tissue in your throat causing it to feel 'sore'.

Question 3

so i was gargling salt water and i accidently swallowed a bit then i tried to gargle it again but i was close to swallowing so i tried to spit it back out and in that prcoess i threw up a little bit. am i okay still?

Accepted Answer

: You'll be fine.

Question 4

2 days ago while eating tacos, i didnt chew good enough and ended up swallowing a sharp piece of a taco shell. my throat still hurts when i swallow. no fever or active blood. been doing salt water rinses. when will this heal?

Accepted Answer

: In 3-4 days. Good luck

Question 5

throat pain when i swallow or yawn. coughing alot. swallowing is fine when i stick my fingers in both ears. gargling salt water makes it worse. dayqui?

Accepted Answer

Due to cough?: If youve been coughing a lot, that can irritate the throat and make if raw. Salt walter will sting if e tissue is raw. Whats the cause for the cough? That needs to be addressed. Warm gentle liquid will soothe the throat until then.

Question 6

is eating fresh water fish wiser than  eating salt water fish becoz of  its low sodium content, when u want 2 increase protein intake for bodybuilding?

Accepted Answer

NOT really: Sodium content of saltwaterr fish vs. Fish water fish is apron.  Equal. Shellfish ( clam, oysters) and crucateans (crabs, shrimp lobsters) has 3-4 x  the sodium per dry weight. Unless the fish is pickled (like herring) or actually slated there should be not restriction in a weight builders diet.

Question 7

when dealing with pulled teeth, they say rinse with warm salt water. what does salt water actually do? it still burns like crazy either way.

Accepted Answer

It burns: And that's about it water or a much lower 'normal' saline flus is all it would need.

Question 8

should i worry if my child just drank most of his salt water gargle?

Accepted Answer

No.: Should not be a concern, other than he/she might get an upset stomach.

Question 9

how do i know exactly what happens when you drink salt water?

Accepted Answer

Tonicity: The danger of drinking sea water while in a dinghy at sea is that you will get progressively more dehydrated due to lack of water relative to salt with every sip.  This will ultimately cause dehydration and a possible seizure.

Question 10

does gargling salt water really help get rid of bad breath? if so, how often should i do it?

Accepted Answer

Partially: it will not get rid of bad breath but possibly help somewhat.
You need to see a dentist to determine the cause of the bad breath

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Why is the ingestion of salt and water beneficial in dealing with coronary spasms

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Why is the ingestion of salt and water beneficial in dealing with coronary spasms?

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Can swallowing salt water at the beach cause a sore throat?

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So i was gargling salt water and i accidently swallowed a bit then i tried to gargle it again but i was close to swallowing so i tried to spit it back out and in that prcoess i threw up a little bit. am i okay still?

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2 days ago while eating tacos, i didnt chew good enough and ended up swallowing a sharp piece of a taco shell. my throat still hurts when i swallow. no fever or active blood. been doing salt water rinses. when will this heal?

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Throat pain when i swallow or yawn. coughing alot. swallowing is fine when i stick my fingers in both ears. gargling salt water makes it worse. dayqui?

A member asked:

Is eating fresh water fish wiser than eating salt water fish becoz of its low sodium content, when u want 2 increase protein intake for bodybuilding?

A member asked:

When dealing with pulled teeth, they say rinse with warm salt water. what does salt water actually do? it still burns like crazy either way.

A member asked:

Should i worry if my child just drank most of his salt water gargle?

A member asked:

How do i know exactly what happens when you drink salt water?

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Does gargling salt water really help get rid of bad breath? if so, how often should i do it?

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