I've never had strep throat, but I've had many a sore throat and gargling with salt water has always helped.
Here's what Mayo Clinic online offers as home care:
Gargle with warm salt water. For older children and adults, gargling several times a day can help relieve throat pain. Mix 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 milliliters) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of warm water. Be sure to tell your child to spit out the liquid after gargling.
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I've never had strep throat, but I've had many a sore throat and gargling with salt water has always helped.
Here's what Mayo Clinic online offers as home care:
Gargle with warm salt water. For older children and adults, gargling several times a day can help relieve throat pain. Mix 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 milliliters) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of warm water. Be sure to tell your child to spit out the liquid after gargling.
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