Sore Throat: Typically, sore throats arise from viral infections like flu or common cold. These viral troubles usually fade on their own within 3-7 days but the associated pain, swelling and irritation can sometimes feel unbearable in the meantime. This is where gargling and antibiotics come to the picture.
Gargling when compared to antibiotics stands out as a natural and superior approach to ease sore throat discomfort. This time-tested home remedy delivers immediate and localized relief without coming in proximity with the side effects of antibiotics.
Sore Throat Treatment-Benefits Of Gargling
- Garling offers countless benefits such as:
- Soothes sore throat pain instantly
- Reduces inflammation through osmosis
- Clears excess mucus and phlegm
- Decreases bacterial and viral load
- Maintains natural throat pH balance
- Loosens irritants and dead cells
- Promotes faster symptom recovery
- Prevents upper respiratory infections
- Supports oral and gum health
- Provides safe, chemical-free relief
How To Do Gargling?
Ideally, you should take a mix of ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water (or 200-250ml). Using this water, you need to gargle vigorously (tilt your head back) for 15-30 seconds to draw excess fluids out of inflammed cells. This would help in shrinking swelling and ease the raw and scratchy sensation almost immediately.
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Gargling is equally effective to loosen stubborn mucus and phlegm and flush away dead cells, lingering bacteria and irritants. It creates an inhospitable environment for harmful pathogens to stay in the body without harming your body’s good microbes. This process is required to be repeated every 1-2 hours, spitting it out each time.
Gargling’s Clear Superiority
Gargling is a safer, economical and natural remedy to treat sore throats. It is an ideal option for adults and even children above the age of 6 years. It prevents the spread of infections by clearing pus pockets and works faster than antibiotics.
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