The Many Reasons to Try a Salt Water Gargle
10. Salt Water Gargles as a Preventative
Salt water gargles are not widely studied, but researchers have explored the possible benefits. A 2010 Iranian study found that washing the throat and mouth with salt water was an effective preventative measure against respiratory tract infections . However, researchers say more studies are needed using larger sample sizes to determine the effectiveness of salt water for preventing these infections.
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