Two deaths were reported in 2011, after neti pot users used contaminated tap water Neti pots have been used for centuries to clean nasal passages Clean neti pots thoroughly between uses to prevent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Struggling with an upper respiratory issue, like a cold or seasonal allergies? Many people turn to neti pots for relief. A neti pot is a small container with a spout used for nasal irrigation. It's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Swami Durga Dayananda of the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat was nervous the first time she used a neti pot, raising the container of warm, salty water to her nostril and pouring it in. “I was terrified,” she ...

Congestion in nose is so common, isn’t it? Many a times we face this issue that our nose gets clogged because of cold, cough or some other problems. Sometimes nasal blockage can also be due to fluids ...

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