Gargling in the throat (not in the mouth) with warm salt water has long been known to overcome the pain and itching in the throat. This fluid can help kill germs in the throat.
"Gargling with saline solution that will create the high retention of salt and also draw more water from tissues around the throat, so that the virus will be washed away," said Sorana Segal-Maurer, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at New York Hospital Queen.
The function of salt is like a magnet for water. Because we are also difficult to swallow, it can prevent dehydration.
Even so, gargling with salt water will not directly treat a sore throat. Even so, the symptoms interfere in the neck could be abated.
