I got a tongue piercing on saturday and my throat was feeling pretty sore that day. Turns out I was getting the Flu (my fiance had it for a few days before I started getting symptoms). I went to the doctor and got some really strong anti-biotics and cough syrup with codene, however, the swelling hasn't gone down and I've been coughing a lot, throwing up, among other things, which I'm sure is irritating the piercing.

I think I should be better in the next couple of days but I'm worried this piercing may not heal properly because I've been sick. Also, instead of using a non-alcoholic mouth wash, I've used Scope, because that's what I had. I read some places it's okay to use it, it just takes longer to heal.

In short:
1. Is it normal to take longer to heal while sick with the flu

2. and is it a big deal that I am using scope?

Thanks!