Why you shouldn't gargle with soda when you have a cold: a therapist's answer

08.02.2024 11:23

With ARVI, a sore throat may bother you. Unfortunately, with such a symptom, not everyone goes to the doctor for advice and help.

Many people prefer to prescribe treatment for themselves and adhere to traditional methods.

For example, gargling with a soda solution to speed up the recovery process can be harmful.

The fact is that the soda solution itself is not very effective and is unsafe in such a situation.

Therapist Ksenia Ivanova told NEWS.ru about this.

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She emphasized that the indications for its use include acute upper respiratory tract infections and inflammations in the oral cavity. The doctor gives instructions on how exactly to prepare the solution and how often to use it.

Self-medication can make the situation worse.

Ivanova reminded that when choosing herbal infusions for rinsing, a preliminary consultation is also necessary.

Previously, we talked about what other folk remedies can be harmful during treatment.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor