How to Prevent Strep by Gargling Salt Water
Things You'll Need
- Pitcher with lid
- Salt
- Baking soda
Instructions
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Pour a pint of warm distilled or filtered water into a clean pitcher.
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Stir 2 tsp. of salt into the water. Keep stirring until all of the salt dissolves.
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Stir 1 tsp. of baking soda into the saltwater. Stir until all of the powder dissolves.
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Pour 8 oz. of the solution into a glass. Fill your mouth with the solution. It is not harmful if swallowed, but to avoid an unpleasant taste, avoid doing so.
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Tilt your head back with your face toward the ceiling. Gargle with the solution at the back of your throat so it reaches the inflamed mucosa tissue.
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Spit the solution into the sink. Repeat the gargling process.
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Cover the pitcher holding the remaining saltwater solution. The solution may be stored for up to one week. Keep it out of direct sunlight and off hot surfaces. Stir the solution before gargling with it again.
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