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

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last month, the media reported extensively on a case study involving a Seattle woman who died of a so-called "brain-eating amoeba" ...

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 ...

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.

Many people with colds, the flu or allergies swear by neti pots to flush away nasal congestion and banish post-nasal drip. But are these little teapot-shaped devices with an extra-long spout safe? And ...

Using tap water for neti pots and other nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...