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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I use a neti pot to relieve my sinus problems and love it. But I just heard that two people died from neti pot infections. Is this true? Should I stop using mine? – Megan, Hanover, Ma. A. We YOU ...

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.

The improper use of nasal irrigation systems — commonly called Neti Pots — could result in infection, according to a recent consumer update from the Food and Drug Administration. Neti Pots are ...

FARGO - Julie Larson has been using a neti pot daily for years. She heard the small receptacles, which look like tea pots or genie's lamps, could provide balance to the nasal passages. "It clears ...

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 ...

We'll get to the brain-eating amoeba later, but first it needs to be said that people who use neti pots seem to be almost uniformly enthused. "I swear by my neti pot for instant relief whenever I get ...