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Gargling with salt is an old, proven way not only to relieve a sore throat, but also redness and other irritations. A sore throat can be a symptom of many diseases, of course, the treatment should be adjusted to the type of disease and other symptoms. Often the doctor prescribes an antibiotic for throat conditions, but gargling with salt may aid the healing process.
Gargling with salt is a proven home remedy for symptom relief. Rinsing the throat with salt very often not only brings relief to the patient, but also prevents the development of infection. The throat can be rinsed not only with salt, but also with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda.
Gargling with salt – action
Why is gargling with salt such an effective method? Since salt has an antibacterial effect, its properties have been used for centuries and it is not only about preserving food. Salt can be used as an ideal disinfectant. It is very important to create the right solution in which the right proportions will be kept. Dissolved salt in water is hypertonic, which means that it contains a greater concentration of the substance than in the usual environment. The solution draws water towards itself, i.e. the process of so-called osmosis works. Importantly, rinsing the throat with salt is not only antibacterial, but also anti-swelling, which in turn reduces pain in the throat, ensuring greater comfort for the patient.
Gargling with salt is not a difficult process, but it does require proper preparation. Which salt should be chosen to make an effective solution? You can choose any NaCl salt that we have in the kitchen. Before buying, it is worth reading what the main salt composition is, although those available on the market do not differ much in their composition. There is a group of people who believe that non-iodized rock salt works best, but this has not been proven by scientific research. Many people believe that Himalayan salt or sea salt is a very good solution because they contain many microelements, so it is possible to additionally nourish the body. Others believe that the choice of a particular type of salt is irrelevant as they are too small amounts of minerals for them to enter the body. In pharmacies, there are specialized salts intended only for rinsing the body, for example, emska salt, which contains a very large amount of calcium and magnesium, which allows you to reduce swelling, but also allows you to moisturize the throat mucosa and prevent hoarseness. Pharmacists also recommend Zabłock and Bochnia salt.
Gargling with salt can have a downside as salt can irritate already damaged pharyngeal mucosa, but also has many benefits. First of all, it is an inexpensive and available method at any time. It is very important that salt does not cause allergic conditions, which can happen with herbs. Gargling with salt throat can have side effects:
- cough
- baking
- throat irritation
- a bitter taste in the throat
- shortness of breath
Symptoms may develop when too much water is poured into the water.
If, despite rinsing the throat, symptoms persist, consult your GP. Online visit of contracts via the halodoctor.pl portal.
If gargling with a salt solution is not good for you, you can try natural supplements available on Medonet Market, such as Myrrh and Propolis for the throat of Herbal Monasterium.
Gargling with salt – how to prepare the solution
Preparation of the solution is not a difficult task. What to keep in mind is the amount of salt put into the water. How to make an effective solution? You need to put 1/2 tablespoon of salt into a glass of warm water, mix it until the ingredients come together and the solution is cloudy in color.
Whole Blue lozenges will also help ease a sore throat. You can get it on medonetmarket.pl.