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

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Gaby Hakman worked as a chef in professional kitchens in Miami for nearly 20 years, standing in the vacuum of powerful venting fans, inhaling smoke. But she had even bigger nasal challenges ahead. "I ...

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 ...