Originally posted by Sorcha Rohan

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A device for flushing out stuffed sinuses has been been linked to a deadly brain-eating amoeba.

The Louisiana Department of Health put out a warning last week about neti pots after two people in the state died from what is believed to be their improper use of the device.

The pots look like mini genie lamps and are used to irrigate the sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold or allergies.

A 51-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man became infected with Naegleria fowleri - the so-called brain-eating amoeba - after using a neti pot filled with tap water instead of the recommended sterilized water, officials said in a news release.

"If you are irrigating, flushing or rinsing your sinuses, for example, by using a neti pot, use distilled, sterile or previously boiled water to make up the irrigation solution," said Louisiana State epidemiologist Dr. Raoult Ratard.

"Tap water is safe for drinking, but not for irrigating your nose."

He added that it's important to rinse the device after each use and leave it to air dry.

Naegleria fowleri infections are very rare. The amoeba typically enters the body through the nose and can occur when people submerge their heads in warm freshwater lakes and rivers, or in inadequately chlorinated swimming pools. You cannot be infected with Naegleria fowleri by drinking water.

The pathogen causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection that leads to the destruction of brain tissue. In its early stages, symptoms of PAM may be similar to symptoms of bacterial meningitis and can include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. Later symptoms include confusion, loss of balance, seizures and hallucinations.

The disease progresses rapidly and usually causes death within one to 12 days, say the health officials.

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There have been cases of encephalitis in Lousiana.



I didn't hit post twice someone please delete the second one thanks.

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Originally posted by Elara

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... I have absolutely no idea what the fuck is going on.

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Originally posted by Elara

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Aww, that is sad but touching at the same time. He was cool with being the Trololo Man!! May he rest in peace.

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Originally posted by Pizza Hut

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This is like reading the rantings of a madman.

Also, that signature... I never said that. Ever.

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Originally posted by Elara

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They are actually putting you out? Lucky, I had to be awake for it... of course I think it was because mine were showing. It's nothing really, even awake it happened so fast it was nothing. I've been put out for operations before, and that is always a risk that they are required to tell you about... but it is nothing to worry about and you won't be under for very long anyway.

Trust me, it will be quick and painless. I have a crappy dentist, you know that, and the oral surgeon that I had was awesome so yours must be even better. The only thing that will be a problem will be the odd feeling of a bunch of gauze in your mouth afterwards... you will look like a giant chipmunk. You won't be able to use a straw to drink anything for awhile, nor should you eat anything really hot or really cold. In my case, warm tomato soup became my best friend. Solids are best avoided until the holes heal up right, both because of risk of causing damage and also because it just feels to damned weird.

...Oh yeah, that is another thing, even though yours haven't come out yet I am sure there will be little indents afterwards from where they were... and whenever you feel them with your tongue prepare for the weirdest feeling in your life! It heals over like there was nothing ever there after awhile, but while those are there it is like this strange compulsion to play with them. Seriously though, don't be scared.

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Originally posted by Elara

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of course I also like it just because they kill off the popular kids, heh heh heh.

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Originally posted by Elara

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Best of luck, and a speedy recovery. Did they say what the cause was?

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