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A member asked:
Odds of brain eating amoeba inf from neti pot using brita pitcher water?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not likely: This actually is an interesting question. There are no guarantees in life and you could get an amoeba at any time. However, it would be really unlikely with first potable and then filtered water. I would assume you are using clean municipal water and then extra filtering it with Brita. So, the risk is low, but there are just no guarantees: nothing in medicine is ever 100%
Answered 1/16/2016
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Pretty low odds: Unless you haven't cleaned the Neti pot out or the water coming from the tap originates in a well or sewer....
Answered 6/13/2014
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Hard to say: Main recommendation is to use sterile water. And always clean out netipot after each use. If u are having headaches, fatigue, vision issues, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light u should go to the ER.
Answered 4/12/2017
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Nasal wash: very low---many people use saline washes every day. simply --just make sure everything is clean--you should be fine
Answered 5/30/2016
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