IS RINSING YOUR SINUSES WITH NETI POTS SAFE? - MYA CARE

Mya Care17 Jan, 2024Health

There are numerous home remedies for common cold and you probably have tried a couple of them that work for you. One such remedy is using neti pots that people resort to when they have a stuffy nose to rinse out their sinuses. A neti pot is a small utensil with a long spout that resembles a small teapot. It comes in either plastic or ceramic forms. It is designed to wash out your nose by flushing solution through your sinuses. Neti pots are very easy to use as they involve a straightforward process you can do from the comfort of your home without medical help. However, it is more than just running liquid through your nose. As much as several ear, nose, and throat surgeons have recommended its use for nasal irrigation, the FDA still warns that if not properly used, using neti pots can be dangerous and put you at a higher risk of infections. So is it safe to use this device to rinse sinuses? This article details this process and how you can do it the right way.