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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Prevention

• Only sterile, distilled, or lukewarm previously boiled water should be used for nasal irrigaton or sinus flushes.
• Avoid water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater during periods of high water temperature and low water levels
• Hold the nose shut or use nose clips when taking part in water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers, or hot springs.
• Avoid digging in or stirring up the sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow, warm freshwater areas.