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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beyond the sterility aspect, tap water is terrible to rinse out your sinuses because it’ll introduce all sorts of mineral irritants into the sinus passages that’ll just make your congestion worse. A ...