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3. Gargle with Salt Water

Gargling with salt water can ease pain immediately and even help cure a sore throat. Throat pain is often caused by inflamed mucous membranes, and salt lessens inflammation by pulling moisture from the swollen tissues; it also makes your throat less friendly to bad bacteria. You will need:

  • 1 cup of warm water (8 oz.)
  • ½ teaspoon of salt

Warm the water—it should not be hot. Dissolve the salt into the water, then gargle with the mixture for five to seven minutes. Repeat this twice or three times a day as required.

spoon of salt being mixed into water

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