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Are Neti Pots Safe? An Allergist Says Yes, but Use This Water to Avoid Severe Health Complications

With allergies and colds causing runny noses, nasal congestion, and sinus pressure, you may think your answer is to use a neti pot. Nasal irrigation isn't new, but is it safe? We asked allergist Dr.
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Do you need a neti pot — and is it safe to use? Here's what experts say.

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 ...
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Neti pots are actually very safe—if you use them properly

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Why You Should Never, Ever Use Tap Water In Your Neti Pot

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." When you have a stuffy nose that won’t quit, you’ll do anything to feel better. That includes ...
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'A bath for your nose': Neti pots provide sinus relief without much danger when used correctly

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 ...
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Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba

Federal health officials have linked neti pots and other nasal-rinsing devices to another potentially dangerous amoeba. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday published a ...
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Tap water isn’t safe to use in neti pots and other home medical devices. Here’s what to do instead

Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections. But in a study published Wednesday in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, ...
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If You Use a Neti Pot, This Is What 2 Doctors Want You to Know About Using Sea Salt

After my son accidentally sneezed directly in my face while doing some AcroYoga, within two days, I was whipping out the tissues and, of course, my trusty neti pot. When I quickly realized that I was ...
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Using A Neti Pot Is Kind Of Strange, But It Could Be Exactly What Your Congested Nose Needs

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or have the occasional cold, you've probably dealt with a stuffy nose. Your go-to is probably OTC meds, but what about a neti pot? Some people swear by the ...
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Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba

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 ...
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Tap water isn't safe to use in neti pots and other home medical devices. Here's what to do instead

Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections. But in a study published Wednesday in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, ...