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I got tap water up my nose. Should I visit an ER?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in a subtropical state. As I was washing my face a few days ago, I accidentally got some tap water up my nose. Vaguely aware that there might be concerns about the Naegleria fowleri amoeba down here, I panicked and then took some bottled mineral water and tried to rinse my nose wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry at all. Please let me know exactly how many days have passed after the exposure. Also, know these facts: Naegleria infection is very rare. Less than 200 cases are reported till date. It spreads very rapidly and symptoms appear within five to 10 d... Read Full »
Could inserting a contaminated Q-tip up my nose cause an infection to the olfactory mucosa?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing high levels of anxiety due to my fear of water entering my nose. Here is my situation: I came out of the shower and inserted a three inch Q-tip up my nose. It went in 2 inches deep from the nostrils. My fear is that my nose might have had water in it from the shower, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq family. I understand your anxiousness. Please do not worry. Let me help you. The olfactory mucosa is deeply located near the skull base, specifically in the cribriform area. There is no way a QTIP can reach that space. During endoscopy, doctors employ careful maneu... Read Full »