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Does anybody really gargle saltwater when a doctor prescribes it?
Posted on 6/21/16 at 7:59 am
Posted on 6/21/16 at 7:59 am
I pay a $25 copay to hear that gem built on years of medicine school?
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:00 am to jacquespene8
My doctor never prescribes that....but Mom does every time I get a sore throat. And surprisingly it works well.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:02 am to lsugrad35
also works if you get an ulcer. had one on my tongue once and was told to gargle Saltwater. Was gone by day 2
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:04 am to lsugrad35
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sore throat. And surprisingly it works well
I second this. Works like a charm.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:06 am to deaconjones35
I just tried it and my throat still hurts. Am I supposed to gargle for 15 minutes or just a couple of quick gargles?
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:07 am to jacquespene8
Yes, when I would feel my tonsils getting irritated I would do it. Always worked for me and I did not need a doctor's visit.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:09 am to jacquespene8
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I pay a $25 copay to hear that gem built on years of medicine school?
Would you rather have heard cancer and you'll need aggressive chemo? Geez man.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:11 am to jacquespene8
Use warm salt water.
Gargle for a good while.
You should fill a cup and do it until it's empty.
Gargle for a good while.
You should fill a cup and do it until it's empty.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:11 am to jacquespene8
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just tried it and my throat still hurts. Am I supposed to gargle for 15 minutes or just a couple of quick gargles?
I always used warm water in a 20 oz. Glass and gargle for 30 seconds and spit ,repeat until glass is empty. 4 times a day
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:21 am to rantfan
Definitely shortens the duration and severity of a soar throat. Gargle 2-4 times a day with warm saltwater at the onset of the malady. Like others stated, never got that advice from a physician. Just Mom.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:27 am to jacquespene8
Really surprised at so many actual responses. I was sure by now someone would recommend gargling something else. Proud of the board today!
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:28 am to jacquespene8
The question is, why are you going to see a doctor when all you have to do is gargle warm salt water? BTW, it works.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:29 am to lsugrad35
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My doctor never prescribes that....but Mom does every time I get a sore throat. And surprisingly it works well.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:30 am to jacquespene8
Since I've been doing that before I ever recall going to a doctor, I'm not sure what you're suggesting. And, for the record, I don't recall a physician ever recommending this to me. But, I may volunteer that I do that when I feel a sore throat coming on.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:33 am to Jebeco
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The question is, why are you going to see a doctor when all you have to do is gargle warm salt water? BTW, it works.
I've been unable to sleep well for the past several nights so I was thinking it was an infection. This is the first time in over a year I've been to the doctor for something like this. It's rare for me. I usually let it run its course.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:33 am to jacquespene8
Lemme guess, you are actually just mad that the doctor wouldn't give you pain pills because you told him about your sore throat?
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:34 am to lsunurse
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Lemme guess, you are actually just mad that the doctor wouldn't give you sizzurp because you told him about your sore throat?
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:35 am to jacquespene8
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I've been unable to sleep well for the past several nights so I was thinking it was an infection. This is the first time in over a year I've been to the doctor for something like this. It's rare for me. I usually let it run its course.
Gotcha. I can understand you going in case it was an infection. The last thing you want is for that to get out of control. I thought you just had a slight sore throat.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:36 am to lsunurse
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Lemme guess, you are actually just mad that the doctor wouldn't give you pain pills because you told him about your sore throat?
Surely the "patients" come up with better excuses than a sore throat if they are wanting pain candy.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:39 am to lsunurse
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Lemme guess, you are actually just mad that the doctor wouldn't give you pain pills because you told him about your sore throat?
Not pain pills. I've never been given that from a doctor, just been told to take ibuprofen. Really what I wanted was a steroid shot. Those things get you up and running in no time. I just travel so much that I hate being sluggish
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