The Many Reasons to Try a Salt Water Gargle
4. Don’t Swallow the Salt Water
After gargling with salt water, doctors say it is important to spit it out. This gets rid of some of the virus or bacteria causing the discomfort. Swallowing small amounts of salt water is not usually harmful. However, larger amounts can cause changes in the body’s sodium levels and lead to dehydration and other issues, so never swallow the gargling solution.
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