We all know that one of the worst things about having a cold is that congested feeling in your nose and sinuses — especially when you lay down and feel like you just can’t breathe. It’s even worse ...

When it comes to relieving sinus congestion with nasal irrigation using a neti pot, do yourself a favor and think twice before using regular tap water. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Share on Pinterest A rare but serious infection can occur with nasal irrigation devices. South Agency/Getty Images New research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that using a neti ...

(The Conversation) – It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat. Then, a sneeze. Then coughing, sniffling and full-on congestion, with or without fever, for a few insufferable ...

If you have an acute nasal issue, sinus irrigation can be helpful in just mechanically removing that mucus, so you can breathe a little bit better after you do it, Dr. Pearlman says. In the chronic ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Sept. 13, 2022) – Starting twice daily flushing of the mucus-lined nasal cavity with a mild saline solution soon after testing positive for COVID-19 can significantly reduce ...

A sinus flush involves a person gently rinsing their nasal passages with a saline solution. It may help open up the nasal passages, clear out mucus, and remove contaminants and irritants. The sinus ...

That teapot-looking thing sitting in your bathroom cabinet might seem like a harmless solution for your stuffy nose, but using it incorrectly could lead to serious health consequences. Neti pots have ...

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.