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

If you have pet allergies and pet a dog, you wash your hands to remove the allergens. A neti pot serves a similar purpose for ...

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) ...

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.

Some people use nasal irrigation to clear mucus and allergens out of their sinuses. One popular irrigation device is called a neti pot. People like to post and watch videos of nasal irrigation online.

NEW YORKNEW 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 ...

If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief. The balance of mucus in our bodies – particularly in our noses – is a delicate thing. Too dry, and you can be ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Cold and flu season is in full swing and many people are suffering from nasal congestion, runny noses, and sneezing. Some of us turn to nasal rinses to try and get some relief, but which ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...