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2017-10-21 00:59:03
Can i gargle when i rinse with salt water? i just had surgery yesterday so is it too rough on the muscles back there?
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You can safely gargle 48 hours after surgery. In fact gargling is advised to ensure there is no food entrapment after you eat.
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Just make sure you don't do it vigorously...

Answered2017-10-22 13:49:59

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U can gargle after two days of surgery...

Answered2017-10-21 01:22:20

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