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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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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Water: A water or saline rinse might be better. Peroxyl can actually damage healing cells.

Dr Jones agreed

Answered 7/13/2013

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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.

Dr Omrani and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2015

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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Dr Jones agreed

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Omrani and another doctor agreed

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