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What Are The Repercussions Of Nasal Irrigation With Tap Water?
Question: Did nasal irrigation with tap water today without thinking...what are the chances of brain eating ameobas or something else harmful? Please help i am an anxious and nervous wreck
Brief Answer:
Zero!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
There are no germs in tab water. This is treated water that contains chlorine and that virtually kills all germs including viruses. Brain eating amoeba is found in ponds/lakes and not household water. There is just no reason to be worried about this at this time.
Calm down and don't be nervous. If there were something of concern, I would have told you straight up.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Zero!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
There are no germs in tab water. This is treated water that contains chlorine and that virtually kills all germs including viruses. Brain eating amoeba is found in ponds/lakes and not household water. There is just no reason to be worried about this at this time.
Calm down and don't be nervous. If there were something of concern, I would have told you straight up.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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