• Female
• 30 Years
• 22/01/2025

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

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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

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