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 ...

Every year for the past seven years, I’ve spent my northeast winters in a forever battle with my nasal passages. Colds are as reliable and unpleasant as tax season. Though I spend half of November ...

Using safe water in a neti pot can help prevent serious infections. Neti pots can relieve sinus pressure from colds, allergies, and sinus infections. Overusing neti pots may increase your risk of ...

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 ...

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 ...