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Im currently in india, and yesterday night, i tried to cleanse my nostrils using a neti rinse bottle. i used heated & ro treated water for rinsing my nose, but before, id rinsed the bottle tube with normal bore tap water. should i worry about pam?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No

Answered 12/22/2022

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