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2022-06-01 04:39:07
I accidentally drink a sip of salt water while gargling for sore throat..... N now i start coughing ... What should i do now??
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Consult me for same

Answered2022-06-02 05:01:37

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-06-01 11:39:15

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You have taken a sip of salt water.  Nothing will happen.  You may consult with a General Physician for your sore throat.

Answered2022-06-01 06:19:25

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Kindly consult

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A sip of salt water intake will not do any harm You continue your original treatment

Answered2022-06-01 05:16:35

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It will get settled by itself . It happens sometimes that many people can swallow that water if in case it does not get settled by evening kindly inform

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Take steam inhalation Betadine gargle 3 to 4 time Consult on practo

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