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I have a slightly sore throat but also am on medicine for high bloood pressure. can i gargle with salt water? with salt water
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Yes: Should not effect blood pressure but don't swallow routinely.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Salt water gargling will not raise your blood pressure.
Answered 7/20/2012
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