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2023-06-18 15:29:02
Does really salt water gargling useful for sorethroat and tonsillitis ? And how does salt water gargling help ?
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It will help my fr

Answered2023-06-21 12:10:23

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it's helpful in mild tonsillitis

Answered2023-06-20 04:45:46

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Yes But betadine gargles is better

Answered2023-06-19 14:29:04

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Good evening Salt water gargling acts by reducing the inflammation and has hygroscopic action Similar to people having wounds go to ocean or beach to reduce the swelling

Answered2023-06-18 17:27:22

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Yes

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Yes it’s helpful

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