Why Does Gargling With Salt Water Help A Sore Throat
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Diagnosis
Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.
Comparing Colds and Flus
Diagnosing the Flu
Several available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally not needed, since most cases of the flu are self-evident. However, such tests can be very helpful in confirming or ruling out the flu. If a doctor believes a diagnosis would help, samples using a swab ...
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Don't Be Afraid To Participate In Treatment Decisions
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...a sore throat, the doctor told you to gargle with salt water; or he (yes, he) gave you some... Read more »
The Health Insurance Dilemma - Part 1
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert...clinic. I was told to go home and gargle with warm salt water. A week went by and I started... Read more »
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...doctor. As far as a sore throat, try cough drops or gargling with warm salt water or mouthwash.... Read more »
Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert...URIs are caused by bacteria. This is also true of sore throats without runny nose... Read more »
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