Here's what a neti pot is, when to use one and how to do so safely.

If you have pet allergies and pet a dog, you wash your hands to remove the allergens. A neti pot serves a similar purpose for ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Cold and flu season is in full swing and many people are suffering from nasal congestion, runny noses, and sneezing. Some of us turn to nasal rinses to try and get some relief, but which ...

A 69-year-old Seattle woman suffering from a sinus infection recently lost her life after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, and doctors believe it may be the result of using tap water with her ...

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We'll get to the brain-eating amoeba later, but first it needs to be said that people who use neti pots seem to be almost uniformly enthused. "I swear by my neti pot for instant relief whenever I get ...

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 ...

If you’re one of many people who sneeze through allergy season or suffer bouts of clogged sinuses, you may wonder if your nasal passages are really worth the trouble. Sure, you get a few good smells ...

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or have the occasional cold, you've probably dealt with a stuffy nose. Your go-to is probably OTC meds, but what about a neti pot? Some people swear by the ...

FARGO - Julie Larson has been using a neti pot daily for years. She heard the small receptacles, which look like tea pots or genie's lamps, could provide balance to the nasal passages. "It clears ...

A neti pot should be filled with distilled or properly sterilized water to avoid possible infection. After filling the neti pot, tilt your head sideways and pour the liquid into one nostril. The water ...

Water in your nose? On purpose? Enter the neti pot, a teapot-like vessel that’s designed to help you pour a saline solution in your nose. Intentionally. And chances are good you’ve seen it touted on ...