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Would Long-term Use Of Listerine For Gargling Cause Irritation In The Throat?
I have notice my throat feels different in the last 2 months. It does not hurt, it does not affect my swallowing it is just different. I went to my general doctor, he checked me out looked good, he sent to get my swallowing checked out, I did the MRI swallowed the solution they moved me around and found out everything looks fine. My question is should I go to and ENT specialist, to get checked, it just doesn t feel right. I am a 53 year old male in good shape, work out 5-6 times a week, 5 9 190 lbs. Would gargling Listerine at night for many years cause an irritation over time when I am sleeping and the residue from the gargling settles in the back of my throat while I sleep? Just trying to figure it out.
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hi,
You can go to Ent specialist to check for your swallowing. But I think you are having laryngopharyngeal reflux or acid reflux. Try to avoid spicy food, sour food. Drink plenty of water.
Sleep after 2 hrs of dinner. Listerine gargle doesn't generally cause any irritation of the throat. But no need of taking Listerine for London duration. Warm saline gargle is fine to reduce throat inflammation.
Take two or three pillows below head during sleep. Take omeprazole tablet before food. It will reduce symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Rajat Basak, ENT Specialist
You can go to Ent specialist to check for your swallowing. But I think you are having laryngopharyngeal reflux or acid reflux. Try to avoid spicy food, sour food. Drink plenty of water.
Sleep after 2 hrs of dinner. Listerine gargle doesn't generally cause any irritation of the throat. But no need of taking Listerine for London duration. Warm saline gargle is fine to reduce throat inflammation.
Take two or three pillows below head during sleep. Take omeprazole tablet before food. It will reduce symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Rajat Basak, ENT Specialist
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