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I used a neti pot with boiled water. Any risk of diseases?
Query: Hello doctor, I used a neti pot with boiled water five days ago. I was impatient to relieve the sinus pressure so used it before it cooled. The water was still hot. Not smart I know, but now I am concerned about the amebic disease associated with freshwater. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon, I would advise you to use either normal saline or boiled water after it cools down. Avoid the use of tap water though that is also used by a lot of people. You should not be concerned about an amebic infection. I have not see... Read Full »
I used water from used bottle for neti pot. Am I in any type of danger?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bad sinus problem. So, I use a neti pot. Yesterday, my boyfriend was drinking out of a water bottle and I used it for my neti pot because I ran out of the water, unopened bottles. Am I in any type of danger? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Not to worry much, although there is a risk of upper respiratory tract infection with such water usage. But, the body usually takes care of it, and even if you develop an infection, then it is manageable. So do not worry about it. Read Full »
Is it normal to get pain and discomfort in ears after neti pot clearance?
Query: Hello doctor,I used a Neti pot yesterday, for the first time. I was attempting to use the pot on my right nostril, but with my left nostril, everything went smoothly. My sinuses feel much clearer, but I have felt some mild ear pain in my right ear. Is this normal? Did I do something wrong and cause ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neti wash is an excellent and age old technique to cleanse the sinuses and nasal cavity, especially in people having sinus issues. When you rinse the nasal cavity there could be some ongoing inflammation in the eustachian tube, which connects the nose and the ear. In su... Read Full »