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

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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 ...

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 ...

Using safe water in a neti pot can help prevent serious infections. Neti pots can relieve sinus pressure from colds, allergies, and sinus infections. Overusing neti pots may increase your risk of ...

Having clogged, stuffy sinuses is hardly a picnic, which is why plenty of people turn to neti pots to help clear things out. But nasal irrigation at home is a little tricky if you've never done it ...

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 ...

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 your nasal passages. Choosing the right neti pot is mostly a matter of ...

Every year for the past seven years, I’ve spent my northeast winters in a forever battle with my nasal passages. Colds are as reliable and unpleasant as tax season. Though I spend half of November ...