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Is it easy to get an infection from water going up your nose in the shower with high pressure??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Almost never happens: This would be extremely rare. I see nothing to be worried about.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Is it easy to get an infection from water going up your nose in the shower with high pressure??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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