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Brief nosebleed at beach in emerald isle, nc. flushed lower nostrils w iced brita tap water after. (did not irrigate sinus). worry abt brain amoeba?
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Nosebleed : There is little risk of amoeba infection related to a nosebleed or filtered water irrigation but would recommend rinsing not with just filtered water but using salt water rinses which are better for the lining of your nose and sinus
Answered 7/13/2017
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