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 ...

Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the common cold – afflict everyone, typically three times per year, ...

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 ...

Q: I use a neti pot to relieve my sinus problems and love it. But I just heard that two people died from neti pot infections. Is this true? Should I stop using mine?— Megan, Hanover, Ma. A: We You ...

With allergies and colds causing runny noses, nasal congestion, and sinus pressure, you may think your answer is to use a neti pot. Nasal irrigation isn't new, but is it safe? We asked allergist Dr.

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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 ...

I use a neti pot to relieve my sinus problems and love it. But I just heard that two people died from infections from neti pot use. Is this true? Should I stop using mine? Neti pots, which look like a ...

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 ...

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 ...