Does frequent gargling of throat protect against disease?

September 13, 2022  20:51

Frequent gargling of the throat with antiseptics is an ineffective measure of disease prevention, said doctor otolaryngologist Ekaterina Bogdanova on air of the TV channel Russia - 1. 

The specialist urged to abandon this measure. The otolaryngologist warned that the mucous membrane may become dry and lifeless, making the body more vulnerable to all kinds of diseases. 

According to the doctor, the mucosa is a unique ecosystem consisting of billions of bacteria, which is the main defensive organism, reports Moscow 24

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