Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the common cold – afflict everyone, typically three times per year, ...

Modern studies support the effectiveness of the ancient health practice. One 2024 study of more than 11,000 people found that starting nasal saline irrigation at the first sign of symptoms and doing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Neti Pots have became a regular use in many homes. They are used to flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier, but the FDA has issued a warning regarding the use of the product.

It’s that time of the year when you’re stuffed up and the only way to breathe is through your mouth. Finding relief to breathe easier can be challenging—and sometimes it may feel like nothing works.

Stock image of woman using a neti pot. The CDC says that neti pots may be a transmission route for the invasive microorganism Acanthamoeba The amoeba can cause eye and skin infections — as well a ...

Two Louisiana residents died after flushing sinuses with tap water. Dec. 16, 2011— -- The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a warning about improper Neti pot use, which has ...