Natural Gargle For Sore Throat- 2018 Questions Answered

I have a sore throat. Should I gargle with Betadine Gargle or is it ok to do salt water gargle itself.

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Dr. Satya Kiran Avvaru Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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Dilute BETADINE mouth gargles (for 2-3 min) four times daily for 5 days is better. If one has to do with salt water (it should be for 30 min) which is practically not feasible ... Read More

I have a sore throat, and I did salt water gargle. After around 10 minutes, I gargle with betadine gargle again, and when I spit the gargle, my saliva turned purple. What could be the cause? Is it something serious?

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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Suffering from sore throat and pain since 3 days...please suggest medicine as I am unable to swallow...doing salt gargle but not helping

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Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Noida

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Suggesting medicine on this platform is not allowed according to MCI regulations andnguidelines. You will have to take an ENT consultation asap to undergo an examination and take appropriate treatment ... Read More

Sore throat from 3 days doing gargling twice a day but not effective any more home remedies or medication?

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Having sore throat for 3 days without any fever.Used betadine gargle no effect...should I visit doctor and get any medication.pls suggest...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Shaikh Huzaif General Physician | Mumbai

Yes, you should consult for a physical examination of throat ... Read More

I have been suffering from sore throat for days Currently I have Mouth Ulcers I can use the BETADINE GARGLE 2%

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Dr. Rajen Patel ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Surat

don't use betadine if you have ulcers ... Read More

I have sore throat and shivering with fever. I am gargling with betadine gargle. Please suggest some medicine for shivering and light fever

Asked for Male, 28 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Gawde Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

Tab paracetamol 650 mg twice daily Tab azee 500 mg once daily for 3 days ... Read More

I have a sore throat from last 2 days, I am using salt water for gargle but there is no relief. Symptoms : Sore throat, throat pain, phlegm, A bit cold and having a bit of headache and body pain If you can suggest some medicine for the same

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Dr. Dharmendra Singh General Physician | Indore

Wockadine sore throat gargle 10ml bd with lukewarm water for 3 days,Tab levocet m hs for 3 days ... Read More

I am experiencing sore throat also having some redness like swelling on the right of the throat for last two days tried doing warm salt gargle. Please help.

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Dr. Lakshmi Ranjit Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Ernakulam

Wil need more detailed history. You can try taking dolo 650 for the pain ... Read More

Please suggest any helpful remedy for sore throat. There is pain and irritation in the throat. Already tried salt water gargles but didnt got any relief

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Dr. Parijat Joshi Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Noida

More detailed history is needed like since when did it start , if any other associated problems. During the pandemic , sore throat being a known symptom it’s important that Covid is ruled out ... Read More

Iam facing this issue since yesterday.irritating sore throat almost burning like accompanied by cough and little cold.

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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka General Physician | Mumbai

Consult on WhatsApp-816953983 eight As I need more history ... Read More

I have a sore throat, runny nose and fever since yesterday . I am also feeling weak and am having difficulty in eating food due to my sore throat

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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I've been having sore throat very frequently like once every 3 months from past 4-5 years. This all started back when I used to wake up I use to continuously sneeze. Now I don't sneeze but my nose is always runny or there's stuff in it. Before sleep I have to clean it or use finger during sleep as it block airway. I have tried multiple doctor al

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Dr. Oviya ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chengalpattu

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If there is sore throat then we have also examine the nose Do a CT PNS and will rule out sinusitis If no findings then tonsil size has to be examined and treated accordingly ... Read More

My 2 year old boy is suffering from a cold and sore throat. how to treat the sore throat and any medication is required?

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Dr. G Avinash Neonatologist | Hyderabad

I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ... Read More

Sore throat.felling pain when swallowing and excessive saliva in mouth.Not eating properly due to sore throat.

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Dr. Zohda Tayyaba Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Aligarh

Use warm saline gargles 3 times a day. ... Read More

Hello doctor I'm having sore throat more frequently from one month, like i feel itching and pocky sensations in my throat, please tell me what should I do, im feeling scared

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Dr. Shanu Bhaskarrai Kher ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Ahmedabad

Kindly notify if you have any gastric issues. Usually such symptoms persist in view of allergy or GERD changes. ... Read More

Had ulcer below tongue which got cured. Then had sore throat which almost got cured in 10 days with medication. Then had very hot food. I saw visible white spots on tonsils (3-4) spots. Something like stones came out while gargle. Still 1 is left. And something stuck is felt in throat. Is it normal.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

No. Consult a ENT doctor for chronic tonsillitis ... Read More

For a week i m having sore throat..attaching pics..had fever for 2 days..now no fever..feeling of swelled roof of the mouth..and feeling of thorn like while swallowing on extreme right end of throat..plz tell what to do

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Dr. Aradhyula Dinesh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Guntur

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It looks like acute pharyngitis, consult an ENT specialist for proper treatment. ... Read More

I am having sore throat since yesterday. Please advice what medicine to can I take to cure my sore throat?

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Dr. Uday Vitthalrao Karodkar Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Nagpur

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Take my consultation I will guide you through it ... Read More

He has dry cough and sore throat. It will increase in night time making sleep disturbances.please give any suggestions.

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

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Yesterday evening facing the sore throat and a bit a fever . And digestion also some issues. Sore throat because of some ice juice

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have sore throat from yesterday evening.Please give some medicine.Sometimes I have sneezing and runny nose.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Naveen General Practitioner | Kanchipuram

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Cofsil lozenges 1-0-1 T.Montek Lc 0-0-1 T.Nicip plus 1-0-1 For 2 days ... Read More

Hello, I am experiencing sore throat and burning tongue at a point for the past one week and mild pain in throat after wakeup in the morning (using AC).

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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Folic acid and vit B12 supplements kenacort oral paste for local application. ... Read More

Hi, Can we mix betadine in salt water and gargle. I did gargle with it and have more throat pain afterwards Is there any interaction of salt with Betadine ?

Asked for Male, 39 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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no. do not mix ... Read More

Sir I was tested COVID positive in 2020 ..my CHEST xray was normal, all lab reports were normal but I got admitted in hospital during COVID due to breathlessness...now I m having sore throat last 12 days and when I take deep breath i feel chest tightness during deep breath and when in normal breath there is not any problem ....means during sore thr

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

Rule out allergic airway disease ... Read More

My daughter is 2 months old and she is having sore throat from yesterday and her forehead is also warm. Pls suggest.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

Kindly consult once for discussion ... Read More

Have sore throat pl help certizine is right medication suffering from yesterday what could be possibility for illness

Asked for Female, 25 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Farheen Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Saharanpur

You have to start antibiotics Consult for it ... Read More

Since yesterday evening I am having scratchy sore throat, is there any home remedy for it ? Not able to have proper rest due to it . Felt a bit of cold from last 2 days but that's it

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Dr. Suprit Malali General Physician | Mudhol

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You can go for Luke warm salt water gargling 5-10 minutes … 3-4 types a day Try to drink warm water Avoid oily foods ... Read More

I have sore throat for 3 years, feeling like something got stuck in throat, difficult breathing, pain in throat

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

Use this app to fix up an appointment to meet me at my clinic THE ENT & ALLERGY CLINIC. It is located on the 1st floor of Focus Diagnostic Center & Speciality Clinics, Rajajinagar. ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I am male 31 years old. Since 3rd February,2025 evening I have fever ( 100.2 F) and mild sore throat. On 4th February The soreness in throat increased and the fever also started increasing till 102.8F. I went to a doctor and he said I had tonsillitis as I noticed I have lot of white patches in the left tonsils and some in right also.

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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I have a sore throat. Should I gargle with Betadine Gargle or is it ok to do salt water gargle itself.

I have a sore throat, and I did salt water gargle. After around 10 minutes, I gargle with betadine gargle again, and when I spit the gargle, my saliva turned purple. What could be the cause? Is it something serious?

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Suffering from sore throat and pain since 3 days...please suggest medicine as I am unable to swallow...doing salt gargle but not helping

Sore throat from 3 days doing gargling twice a day but not effective any more home remedies or medication?

Having sore throat for 3 days without any fever.Used betadine gargle no effect...should I visit doctor and get any medication.pls suggest...

I have been suffering from sore throat for days Currently I have Mouth Ulcers I can use the BETADINE GARGLE 2%

I have sore throat and shivering with fever. I am gargling with betadine gargle. Please suggest some medicine for shivering and light fever

I have a sore throat from last 2 days, I am using salt water for gargle but there is no relief. Symptoms : Sore throat, throat pain, phlegm, A bit cold and having a bit of headache and body pain If you can suggest some medicine for the same

I am experiencing sore throat also having some redness like swelling on the right of the throat for last two days tried doing warm salt gargle. Please help.

Please suggest any helpful remedy for sore throat. There is pain and irritation in the throat. Already tried salt water gargles but didnt got any relief

Iam facing this issue since yesterday.irritating sore throat almost burning like accompanied by cough and little cold.

I have a sore throat, runny nose and fever since yesterday . I am also feeling weak and am having difficulty in eating food due to my sore throat

My 2 year old boy is suffering from a cold and sore throat. how to treat the sore throat and any medication is required?

Sore throat.felling pain when swallowing and excessive saliva in mouth.Not eating properly due to sore throat.

Hello doctor I'm having sore throat more frequently from one month, like i feel itching and pocky sensations in my throat, please tell me what should I do, im feeling scared

Had ulcer below tongue which got cured. Then had sore throat which almost got cured in 10 days with medication. Then had very hot food. I saw visible white spots on tonsils (3-4) spots. Something like stones came out while gargle. Still 1 is left. And something stuck is felt in throat. Is it normal.

For a week i m having sore throat..attaching pics..had fever for 2 days..now no fever..feeling of swelled roof of the mouth..and feeling of thorn like while swallowing on extreme right end of throat..plz tell what to do

I am having sore throat since yesterday. Please advice what medicine to can I take to cure my sore throat?

He has dry cough and sore throat. It will increase in night time making sleep disturbances.please give any suggestions.

Yesterday evening facing the sore throat and a bit a fever . And digestion also some issues. Sore throat because of some ice juice

I have sore throat from yesterday evening.Please give some medicine.Sometimes I have sneezing and runny nose.

Hello, I am experiencing sore throat and burning tongue at a point for the past one week and mild pain in throat after wakeup in the morning (using AC).

Hi, Can we mix betadine in salt water and gargle. I did gargle with it and have more throat pain afterwards Is there any interaction of salt with Betadine ?

My daughter is 2 months old and she is having sore throat from yesterday and her forehead is also warm. Pls suggest.

Have sore throat pl help certizine is right medication suffering from yesterday what could be possibility for illness

Since yesterday evening I am having scratchy sore throat, is there any home remedy for it ? Not able to have proper rest due to it . Felt a bit of cold from last 2 days but that's it

I have sore throat for 3 years, feeling like something got stuck in throat, difficult breathing, pain in throat

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