eli5 Why do we use WARM salt water for canker sores?

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I understand why salt is needed, to dry out the sore and heal it. My doctor said: “gargle with salt water that is as warm as you can handle without burning yourself?” Why was the “warm” aspect of this emphasized so much?

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No reason. It does nothing to help with a canker sore anyways. Don’t know why a doctor would even bother recommending it. Maybe to make you feel better.

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