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Monday, July 6, 2009

Going Under the Knife? Gargle with Licorice First

One annoying consequence of surgery is the painful sore throat that follows recovery from anesthesia, but a small study suggests a simple and cheap way to reduce the risk: gargle with licorice just before going under.

link: Vital Signs - Licorice May Curb a Postoperative Sore Throat - NYTimes.com


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