What Happened?
Recent news articles have linked Neti-Pots with users dying, so we wanted to pass along what we know and what you should consider.
Celebrity endorsements and maybe just the times has resulted in large numbers of us using Neti Pots whether to ward off colds or to clear sinus infections. So if something is supposed to be good for you, how can we stay safe.
From what we have been able to find, there have been 2 deaths directly linked to Neti Pot use. In both cases, a rare water borne amoeba was the cause. This little creature is generally only dangerous when it is introduced directly into the brain - like through sensitive sinus tissues.
We don't know if these users were using treated water, but treated water - even if it kills 99% of these organisms - could still pose a threat.
The salt solutions should generally sterilize the water, but to be on the safe side, we are recommending to use distilled, sterile or previously boiled water to make up your solution.
Demand on our water systems, new measurement methods and new techniques are constantly changing our thoughts about water. We try our best to keep informed so that we can better keep you informed.
Recent news articles have linked Neti-Pots with users dying, so we wanted to pass along what we know and what you should consider.
Celebrity endorsements and maybe just the times has resulted in large numbers of us using Neti Pots whether to ward off colds or to clear sinus infections. So if something is supposed to be good for you, how can we stay safe.
From what we have been able to find, there have been 2 deaths directly linked to Neti Pot use. In both cases, a rare water borne amoeba was the cause. This little creature is generally only dangerous when it is introduced directly into the brain - like through sensitive sinus tissues.
We don't know if these users were using treated water, but treated water - even if it kills 99% of these organisms - could still pose a threat.
The salt solutions should generally sterilize the water, but to be on the safe side, we are recommending to use distilled, sterile or previously boiled water to make up your solution.
Demand on our water systems, new measurement methods and new techniques are constantly changing our thoughts about water. We try our best to keep informed so that we can better keep you informed.
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