is it true that drinking salt water can help?
2006-10-08 04:55:13 · 13 answers · asked by impulsepencilpoo 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Nooooo! Don't drink it! Gargle with it but dont swallow it that will just make you throw up. Try sucking on ice, or freezies, drink lots of fluids that are low in acidity and if it hurts more than a couple days see a doctor. If you spike a fever, see a doc sooner.
2006-10-08 12:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Fade__Out 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,drinking saline water really helps,actually it releaves by soothing the mucous membrane of the throat,salt does alot of wonderful things and it also inhibits the growth of some bacteria.
Any you did not specify how and when it hurts,when you are taking the salty water make sure its warm.
Try also taking vitamin c from a local drug store it helps too,but if the cause is bacteria you need to see a physician who can prescribe some antibiotics for you.
Good luck!
2006-10-08 05:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bluefaya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SALT Water Mouth wash Can ease, but try sipping Hot water with a spoon of Honey and a squeeze of Real lemon or Lime!
That' will do the trick!
2006-10-08 04:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not drinking it!! Gargle with it. Like you would a mouthwash. You want to gargle it real deep in the back of your throat but not swallow.
Also, after you do that you might try drinking a warm/hot drink. Like apple cider or tea with honey. Something sweet that coats your throat.
2006-10-08 05:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sugar, don't drink salt water, that'll kill you. Just ask Robinson Crusoe. Gargling helps. It draws out the bad stuff from the sore part and helps it to heal faster. Don't swallow!
2006-10-08 04:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course,gargle with it. taking tea basil leaves and ginger in it really soothes throat
2006-10-08 04:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by SJM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and hot tea with lemon for sore throat /for a chest cold add rum to the tea to lossen flem
2006-10-08 04:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sanitizes the infection I think and well yeah. Not really sure what it does do but I know it helps my doctor even said :)
2006-10-08 04:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont think about doin that it will hurt u more n sometimes it effects ur voice just have some mixed herbs n honey ull b grt
2006-10-08 04:57:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking it bad.
Gargling somewhat better.
Dequacaine much better.
2006-10-08 06:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋