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NO hun salt doesn't kill a cold sore. It may aggravate it because salt does make wounds sting. The best thing for cold sores is over the couner cold sore cream like Abreva.

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No. Salt usually stings on an open wound. It may end up aggravating a cold sore. Just get some over the counter cream like Abreva.

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Salt will make a cold sore hurt worse.

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How contagious are canker sores?

Canker sores are not infectious.


Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?

No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.


How are canker sores diagnosed?

Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.


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Gargle or swish warm water with salt in it 2-3 times a day until the canker sore is gone. Salt is a natural healer and is great for canker sores.


What stress-relieving practices can ward of canker sores?

Since canker sores are often brought on by stress, such stress-relieving techniques as meditation, guided imagery, and certain acupressure exercises may help prevent canker sores or lessen their severity.


Does Ambien cause canker sores?

Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.


Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?

I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.


Relieve Canker Sores with Salt?

Do you frequently suffer from irritating canker sores? Many people do, but they often try to ignore the problem until it worsens. Salt water or straight salt can help relieve painful canker sores by cleaning them out. Simply mix table salt with a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with the solution. For larger sores, place a small amount of table salt directly onto the affected area and rinse with warm water.


How do you avoid canker soars?

There is no way to prevent or avoid canker sores 100% in your mouth. If you do get vanker sores there are medications and treatments to make the sores much less painful and help make them go away slightly sooner.


What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?

Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.


What is the prognosis for canker sores?

There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.


When canker sores are big does that mean that they are going away?

No, when canker sores are going away the pain lessens.