gargling salt water for sor throat?

Question

I know gargling is good but when i gargle should i swallow the salt water or keep gargling till i swallow it, thanks for all your answers

Answer 1

Spit it out, only because it's nasty.

The way this work is that amazing osmosis you've heard of. The salt water attracts the fluid in your swollen throat and reduces the swelling.

This is the way coolest health science thing I know of. It's just salt water and you get it in your throat and the swelling goes away. That's so cool! No drugs required.

Answer 2

Gargle and spit. The salt water cleans out all the infection so you need to spit it out to get rid of it.

Answer 3

Definitely spit it out. Salt water may make you throw up.