Gargling Water With Aspirin Best Cure For Sore Throats, University of Cardiff Common Cold Centre Study

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It’s that time of year again. The holiday lights, family gatherings, cold weather, and sore throats. Yes, old man winter is here and he brings a plethora of winter viruses, including sore throats. Most sore throats are caused by viruses that are responsible for the common cold and flu, while sometimes they can be causeed by bacterial infections. According to a new study conducted by the University of Cardiff Common Cold Centre, aspirin might be the best remedy for a sore throat if it’s crushed up and gargled — without swallowing. Aspirin is an analgesic, which means that it helps to reduce pain.

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