10 Home Remedies For a Cough
Home Remedy #6: Salt Water Gargle
Salt water gargle is a remedy that has been around for a long time. While many old remedies have little to no scientific evidence to back up the effectiveness, salt water gargle does not only provide relief but also has preventative benefits. Salt water gargle creates a high salt barrier in the throat area. This pulls out fluids from the surrounding tissues and also washes out the infectious pathogen. It is important to note that it is not a cure but only helps to relieve symptoms.
To make a salt water gargle, mix a quarter or half a teaspoon of salt in a glass (8oz) of warm water. In a cough, it helps reduce phlegm and mucus and decreases the need to cough. Salt water gargle for younger children is not recommended as they may not be able to gargle properly.
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