Gargling Explained

Gargling is the act of bubbling liquid in the mouth. It is also the washing of one's throat with a liquid (with one's head tipped back) that is kept from being swallowed by continuous exhalation. This produces a characteristic gurgling sound. Mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide (in a low concentration) is often employed.

A traditional home remedy of gargling warm saltwater is sometimes recommended to soothe a sore throat.[1]

One study in Japan has shown that gargling water a few times a day will lower the chance of upper respiratory infections such as common colds,[2] [3] though some medical doctors are skeptical.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Does Gargling with Salt Water Ease a Sore Throat? . . . Chris C. . Anderson . 2018 . August 24, 2021 .
  2. Satomura . K. . Kitamura . T. . Kawamura . T. . Simbo . T. . Watanabe . M. . Kamei . M. . etal . Prevention of Upper Respiratory Infections by Gargling: A Randomized Trial . . 2005 . 29 . 302–307 .
  3. Sakai . M. . Shimbo . T. . Omata . K. . etal . Cost-Effectiveness of Gargling for the Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections . . 2008 . 8 . 258 .
  4. Web site: Boyles . Salynn . October 19, 2005 . Does Gargling with Water Prevent Colds? . deviated . https://web.archive.org/web/20070812154902/http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20051020/does-gargling-with-water-prevent-colds . 2007-08-12 . April 30, 2015 . WebMD .

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