EPISODE · Jan 28, 2019 · 2 MIN
Does Gargling Salt Water Help a Sore Throat?
from The Scope
That warm salt water gargle your mom swears by? It might make your throat feel better, but it will not actually make your cold go away any faster. According to Tom Miller, MD, salt water and similar home remedies can soothe irritation, but they do not treat the underlying virus. Learn what really helps when a cold hits.
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