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A common cause of breath problems are the deep holes in the tonsils, known as crypts. These holes are supposed to be there, they provide areas where the good white cells of the body can fight the bad bacteria. Then the dead bacteria and dead white cells are extruded and swallowed. Sometimes the holes are too wide or crooked and the material gets to accumulate and cause odor. Here, pulsatile throat irrigation can be very effective because the pulsation removes the dead material. For the throat, check the teeth. Eating yogurt helps to bring in the good bacteria which make the mouth healthier. If the gums are red and swollen, better brushing and flossing is a must.

The mouth may be extra dry for lack of fluids. Try increasing fluid intake. Indigestion may be a factor. An excellent remedy is to take protelytic enzyme tablets for digestion. Many people get hoarse because they gargle with a sore throat. When you feel a sore throat coming on, aspirin chewing gum, any flavor is recommended. Ice drinks are best when there is swelling. Ice is good, as well as an antihistamine. Sometimes crackers or tostados can scratch the uvula and cause swelling. Gargling will cause it to swell. You should try the Original Throat Irrigator® on a daily basis. This washes away surface bacteria and massages the area so that fresh blood comes in and stale old blood leaves.

When you gargle with an oral rinse (mouthwash) - most of time it can be very difficult to reach way down deep in your throat. To stop bad breath you must neutralize the sulfur compounds that have been created by the anaerobic bacteria that live in deep recesses of your throat and tongue. The throat is especially painful when the uvula, the part that hangs down the middle of the throat from the soft palate, swells. The uvula can also swell as an allergic reaction, just as the eye or nose can. Sometimes crackers or tostados can scratch the uvula and cause swelling. Swelling of the uvula doesn't serve any useful purpose. The uvula functions to rise up when you swallow to keep food from going up into the nose.

Infection can come here as well as to the tonsils or the back of the throat, except that swelling of the uvula is quite frightening because of fear it will obstruct the air way. It rarely does, but it feels like it. With a sore throat, the uvula is often involved. Drinking very hot fluids will swell the uvula as well, causing discomfort. Warm drinks help the throat heal and ice drinks take the pain down. If you have trouble opening your mouth and your voice sounds like you have a potato in it, you may have a serious throat abscess and this is a "must see the doctor" condition. Please consult your health-care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.

Disclaimer : The text presented on these pages is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.

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