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I burnt the back of my throat and likely uvula with some congee. can i rinse my mouth with peroxyl or is their something better?
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Water: A water or saline rinse might be better. Peroxyl can actually damage healing cells.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Salt water gargles: It sounds like you are saying you got burned with coffee. I would recommend warm salt water gargles. Mix 1 tsp salt and 8 oz warm water, stir, then gargle 2-3 times a day.
Answered 1/3/2015
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