I'm dealing with a sore throat and did some hot water and salt gargling. Just wondering, after doing that, how long should I wait before eating?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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3-5mins gap is enough, consume warm foods for better results.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with tonsillitis for a while and also had a post-nasal drip infection. Now, I've got tonsillitis again and I'm seeing blood in my sputum. Every time I spit out phlegm, there's a little blood. Should I be worried about this, and what could be causing the blood?

You might be suffering from acute viral upper respiratory tract infection with acute pharyngo-tonsillitis. This type of infection can lead to minimal blood in sputum because of rupture of small blood vessels while coughing. If your symptoms persist then you may need to undergo endoscopy for confirmation of diagnosis

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I've been experiencing something a bit concerning tonight. I sneezed a few times and then noticed small amounts of blood mixed with mucus and saliva for about 5 minutes before it stopped. I'm not sure if this is something I should be worried about. Can you tell me if this is normal or if I should be doing anything about it?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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I've been feeling like there's something stuck in my throat, and it's making me worried that my breath is going the wrong way. Could you tell me what might be causing this?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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