How to Use a Neti Pot and Whether It's Safe, According to Doctors
Doctors will sometimes recommend a neti pot to alleviate the nasal or sinus congestion that comes with a common cold, sinus infection, or allergies.
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Tap water in neti pot blamed for deadly amoebic infection - Vox
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Is it safe to use a neti pot? Yes, if you use the right H2O
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Is Rinsing Your Sinuses With Neti Pots Safe?
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Do Neti Pots Work? How to Use Neti Pots Safely for Nasal Irrigation
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Careful use of neti pot advised after woman contracts rare but fatal brain infection
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FDA: Improper Neti Pot use opens risk to brain-eating amoebas, other bacteria
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Neti pot safety: Use distilled water, clean each time
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