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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FIVE AT 535 ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT, A NEW WARNING ABOUT NETI POTS. THEY’RE AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO FLUSH A STUFFY NOSE, BUT USED INCORRECTLY COULD PUT YOU AT RISK HERE WITH NEW ISSUES. DOCTOR ALI RAJA, ...

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. On Wednesday, researchers linked a second kind ...

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 ...