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Can i get amoeba brain eating from nasal rinse i live in nj i use tap water i only heat it for 2 minutes in microwave i've rinse my nose before with tap this week my nose was blckd i rinsed nd notice my ears popped nd developed a headache & nausea?
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The amoeba responsible for this disease does not survive the filtering and treatment of city water supplies. I would expect your nasal/head pain is from common irritation, not the amoeba.
Answered 10/2/2022
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Impossible to evaluate the safety of your water supply here at HT. But your local water company could address your concerns and even directly test your tap water. Contact them ASAP
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