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How does gargling with warm salt water help a sore throat?

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Soothing: It is likely that the salt draws out some of the fluid in the inflamed tissues, therefore decreasing swelling.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/19/2019

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A member asked:

Sore throat lasts for few weeks. Reddish tonsil and back of throat plus red spots on my throat. Also there is a sticky sensation stuck on my throat every morning. Please help! Can't be treated by mouthwash or warm water with salt?

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A member asked:

What can I do to make my sore throat go away. I've been experiencing a sore and red throat for the past three weeks. And i noticed on one side there's a small puss bump in it. I've gurgled with warm water and salt and use throat spray as well.

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat. Is it good to gargle with a mouthwash like listerine advanced , or warm salty water is better ?

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A member asked:

Sore throat on one side when I swallow. No tonsils. I see a penny sized lumpy bump way back on that right side what looks to be on the pharyngeal tongue and/or throat. What could it be, will gargling with salt water help?

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A member asked:

My throat is killing me what can i do ? I took medicince and gargle warm salt water

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