I used tap water to do a salt nose rinse !

[shygirliee56]

I have sinus issues and I never knew I can't hse warm tap water to do my salt rinses now I'm worried 😭😭😭

I heard there's bugs in the water so we can't use it in our nose

We drink it! Where are you?

Why, do you live somewhere with untreated tap water

Of course you can.

I live in London however I read somewhere that we are allowed to drink it Bec our acid in our stomach kills the bacteria or something like that

I think you’re vastly overthinking this.

Just reclean your nose with boiled (not boiling…) water.

In London the air you’re breathing is full of poison.

Yeah, hot water either sits in a tank or goes through the boiler system so isn't fresh.

Boiled and cooled mains cold water should be used for cleaning wounds or other medical purposes.

Don't you ever swim in the sea?

@WheelieBinPrincess

I think you’re vastly overthinking this.

And some OP Salt? It kills germs

I've done it with tap water. I'm still here to tell the tale. Besides millions of people every day will get water up their nose whilst showering but no ones gotten sick because of it

Boiled then cooled or distilled water should be used for nasal rinses, not tap water.

@Aquamarine1029 see that's what I'm saying Bec I did read you can't but praying I'll be alright lol

I don’t think you need to pray OP, you’ll be fine. Nothing will happen.

@shygirliee56

I live in London however I read somewhere that we are allowed to drink it Bec our acid in our stomach kills the bacteria or something like that

That is correct. I'm not sure what advice you should seek but I think it's worth following up.

If you’ve got a hot water tank then it’s not the best idea, but if you’ve got instant hot water (gas boiler, no tank) then you should be fine.

It can actually kill you - www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-after-using-neti-pot-tap-water-to-rinse-sinuses/

@MaitlandGirl I have a gas boiler

@Mistlewoeandwhine that's what I read that same article 😭🥴

But like others said sometimes when your in the shower the water goes in your nose so I'm not going to get myself too worried 🙃

It's not something you should get in the habit of, definitely boil and allow the water to cool to kill any bacteria that may be in it. However I think you'll live to tell the tale.

Honest question. What are you thinking you are going to contract from London water up your nose?

If its come from a hot water tank... There are some very rare bacteria you might have introduced into your body.

But i think you should relax.

Even if you do become poorly, a GP will help.

I have to think 99.9%, you will be fine.

[quote Mistlewoeandwhine]It can actually kill you - www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-after-using-neti-pot-tap-water-to-rinse-sinuses/[/quote]
Wow I never knew this. I used to have one of those devices and used tap water.

Probably it will be fine. People stick their fingers up their noses up their noses all the time - under your nails are generally filthy unless you're a frequent user of a nail brush (& you also change or disinfect the brush very often). But, yes, I use a neti pot & you should always use either prepared sterilised water, or boiled & cooled water & the proper salt. And always rinse your pot before use too if you don't use it daily, because dust, flies, etc.

You can't do much about it now except making sure you use boiled water in future.
I listened to a very interesting podcast about this a few weeks ago and the problem is an amoeba getting high up in your sinuses and then crossing to your brain. They did stress that it was incredibly rare though so I don't think you need to worry.