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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Should you use a neti pot? What to know amid concerns about infections. (Getty Images) (Neustockimages via Getty Images) ...

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, ...

Using a neti pot every day could aggravate sinus infections, study finds. Nov. 11, 2009— -- MIAMI -- Contrary to popular belief, irrigating the nose every day with the help of a Neti pot may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Neti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, ...

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 ...

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Washing noses with neti pots or squeeze bottles has become increasingly popular as a home remedy for colds, allergies and sinus trouble. But it's not such a great remedy if it kills you. Now that two ...

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 ...