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

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or have the occasional cold, you've probably dealt with a stuffy nose. Your go-to is probably OTC meds, but what about a neti pot? Some people swear by the ...

You can use a neti pot to help relieve cold symptoms. Share on Pinterest A neti pot can help clear and soothe nasal passages. Getty Images During this cold and flu season, many of us are looking for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Neti pots, those long-necked containers for rinsing gunk out of ...

It's a terrifying story: A Seattle woman died earlier this year after being infected with brain-eating amoeba. Doctors believe this tragedy resulted from using tap water in a neti pot. Neti pots look ...

Having clogged, stuffy sinuses is hardly a picnic, which is why plenty of people turn to neti pots to help clear things out. But nasal irrigation at home is a little tricky if you've never done it ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." When you have a stuffy nose that won’t quit, you’ll do anything to feel better. That includes ...

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 ...

A recent report described the details of a woman’s death from brain-eating amoeba after using tap water on her neti pot. Although the report does not definitively state that the neti pot was the means ...