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Medical Conditions - Salt Water Gargling

Gargling with salt water is the most widely used home remedy for infections like sore throat, cold, cough, strep throat, mononucleosis, allergies, periodontitis, canker sores, and gingivitis. Salt is helpful to treat mild inflammations as it draws out water from the cells and prevents microorganisms from entering the cells.

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Can HIV symptoms appear despite a negative test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Candida is there. But it is usually the late manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

I have pain in the left side of the jaw and I am unable to chew food on that side. Please help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is probably a gingival or periodontal abscess (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) due to infection. It needs to be drained. Please do an X-ray.

Answered By
Dr. Bharat Joshi

Dr. Bharat Joshi

What causes foul-smelling yellow discharge after extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a dry socket condition on that side. It occurs due to loss of a blood clot in the early days after extraction.

Recurrent sinus infections are disrupting my life. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry, your condition is not suggestive of those cancers. Regarding your ongoing sinusitis, it is an allergic sinusitis in all probabilities.

I often have to clear my throat. Please suggest a cure.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can try the following. You need to do salt water gargling.

How to manage left tonsil swelling for 2 weeks in a woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

Answered By
Dr. Bindia

Dr. Bindia

Is periodontal bone loss in a 45-year-old troublesome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The amount of bone loss, which is 20 % is not alarming at 45 years of age. It is routinely seen in patients at this age.

How can we manage the pain during wisdom teeth eruption?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. The time taken for the eruption of the wisdom tooth is not guaranteed.

Answered By
Dr. Divya Banu M

Dr. Divya Banu M

How does salt water gargling cure tonsillitis? How Vaporizer and Medicated Inhalant helps?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Air humidifiers are of various types and not all of them are useful for someone suffering from tonsillitis.

How to treat a persistent dry cough effectively?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

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