Neti pots and similar sinus rinsing tools are a staple in many households, but in rare cases these devices can be deadly when not used safely. Last year, a 71-year-old Texas woman died after rinsing ...
In a tragic case, a routine sinus rinse turned into a fatal encounter with a brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. The story comes out of Texas, where a healthy 71-year-old woman, likely ...
A 71-year-old Texas woman has died after contracting a rare and almost always fatal brain infection, prompting renewed warnings from the CDC about how to safely use sinus rinse devices like neti pots.