How do I reduce the "gunkiness" in my mouth if I have a cold?

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How do I reduce the "gunkiness" in my mouth if I have a cold?

The past two days when I wake up, my mouth is HORRIBLE- there's all this gunk in it. I brush my teeth before I go to bed, too. [I have a cold]

2006-12-21 04:17:57 · 3 answers · asked by Me 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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gargle with warm salt water

2006-12-21 04:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There's not much you can do about it. It's a result of you not blowing your nose because of the cold and not being able to spit up. Just rinse your mouth a lot and use antibacterial mouthwash a few times a day. Use a tongue scraper too. Drink lots of water to thin these secretions. I have a cold too. It's a week now and it's almost gone.

2006-12-21 04:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Keep brushing your teeth periodically.

2006-12-21 04:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋