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Here's how to safely use a neti pot for sinus congestion, after a woman died from a brain-eating amoeba from using tap water to clear her nose Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, ...

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 ...

A neti pot is a series of devices that you use to flush mucus or allergens out of your sinuses. Some versions of neti pots include bulb syringes, squeeze bottles, and pulsed water devices. But the ...

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With cold and virus season upon us, many people complain about sinus congestion and pressure and turn to their neti pots. But, a recent story out of Seattle may make you rethink how you are doing ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. — You may rely on a neti pot to flush out your nasal passages this winter, but you need to be careful about what kind of water you use. We set out to Verify: Can you using tap water in ...

Many people with colds, the flu or allergies swear by neti pots to flush away nasal congestion and banish post-nasal drip. But are these little teapot-shaped devices with an extra-long spout safe? And ...

Feeling a little stuffy? Fall allergies kicking in? A neti pot can be a great source of relief to your beleaguered sinuses, but according to a new warning from the FDA, using the wrong kind of water ...

A 69-year-old Seattle woman suffering from a sinus infection recently lost her life after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, and doctors believe it may be the result of using tap water with her ...