Warning: Do not use tap water in nasal rinse or other home medical devices
, showed a lot of people mistakenly thinking tap water is okay for nasal rinsing, humidifiers and CPAP machines.
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Michael Chang said it’s safe to drink tap water, but not to use for in-home medical devices. “There’s a lot of enzymes and chemicals in your mouth that help break down food, but those also can help kill bacteria and fungi, and then if you make it all the way down to the stomach, the acid in your stomach will kill these pathogens,” Dr. Chang explained.“Your nose basically has a direct connection to your brain.
Instead, you want to use distilled water or water that’s been boiled for at least three minutes and cooled to room temperature. This will help kill harmful pathogens. However, every time water goes up your nose, there’s a small risk.As spring allergies kick up and more people reach for relief, Dr. Chang insists you take the extra step for your safety and use distilled or boiled water.
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