Rinsing the Mouth with Water During a Fast
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Question
Is it permissible to rinse the mouth during fasts when the head is tilted downward and there is no risk of swallowing the water?
Answer
It is permitted in cases of distress.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 567, Se'if 3, Mishnah Berurah, Se'if Katan 11
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