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Do you need a neti pot — and is it safe to use? Here's what experts say.

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) ...
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Do you use a neti pot? How to avoid a deadly infection that killed a Texas woman

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 ...
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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here’s what to know

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 ...
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Neti pots, allergy shots: 8 doctors share how they treat their own seasonal allergies. Here's what you can learn from them.

Spring allergy season has hit most of the U.S., sparking uncomfortable symptoms such as stuffiness, sneezing and itchy eyes along the way. About 25% of American adults suffer from seasonal allergies — ...
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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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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

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, ...