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A member asked:
Ive been trying to gargle salt water for my tonsillitis, but i have a very strong gag reflex and its made me throw up a few times. any other at home remedies i can try?
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The salt water gargle helps remove layers of dead tissue from the irritated tonsils and improves healing speed. If you cannot handle the treatment the numbing effect of various throat lozenges can provide some pain relief until this passes.
Answered 10/28/2022
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You can gargling with warm tea with honey in it,
Answered 10/30/2022
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