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

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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 ...

To the uninitiated, the neti pot may seem like yet another wellness trend. After all, the teapotlike vessel was popularized in the United States by celebrity surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who called it a ...

NEW YORK >> For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if they use the wrong kind of water. Researchers today linked a second kind of ...

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 ...

The CDC recommends people use distilled water instead of tap water, which is not sterile, for nasal irrigation practices Getty The CDC says that neti pots may be a transmission route for the invasive ...

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 ...