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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.

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 ...

Using tap water for neti pots and other nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

NEW YORK — For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if they use the wrong kind of water. On Wednesday, researchers linked a second kind ...

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 ...

If your child suffers from seasonal allergies, you're familiar with the feeling of wanting to do just about anything to help your kiddo breath easier. When it comes to nasal congestion, could a neti ...

For disinfecting drinking water in an emergency, boiling is still hands off the most effective method ever – just bringing water up to a rolling boil is all that's needed in most circumstances a ...

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 ...