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

I have trouble getting my nose clear, and sometimes it’s just hard to breathe. I don’t know if it’s allergies or sinus problems, but my friend suggested a neti pot. What good does a neti pot do? How ...

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Here's how to safely use a neti pot for sinus congestion, after a woman died from a brain-eating amoeba from using tap water to clear her nose Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, ...

Using a neti pot every day could aggravate sinus infections, study finds. Nov. 11, 2009— -- MIAMI -- Contrary to popular belief, irrigating the nose every day with the help of a Neti pot may ...

That teapot-looking thing sitting in your bathroom cabinet might seem like a harmless solution for your stuffy nose, but using it incorrectly could lead to serious health consequences. Neti pots have ...

You can use a neti pot to help relieve cold symptoms. Share on Pinterest A neti pot can help clear and soothe nasal passages. Getty Images During this cold and flu season, many of us are looking for ...

Neti pots are small, teapot-like devices that can help clear the sinuses. People can learn how to use neti pots safely, but incorrect usage risks issues such as bacterial sinus infections. Share on ...

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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 ...