Consumer Alert: Neti Pots
They’re used to rinse the nasal passages with a saline (salt-based) solution, and are popular to treat congested sinuses, colds,...
Risk of long-term nasal saline irrigation
There’s an increased risk of infection in people with recurrent sinusitis according to researchers at Georgetown University Hospital School of...
Cochrane review of nasal irrigation for upper airway infection
It’s commonly used to manage symptoms, but why is there so little research supporting it?
Review of nasal irrigation with recommendations
A review article in American Family Physician provides guidance for nasal saline irrigation.
Steroid-sparing nasal irrigation for allergic rhinitis?
Jala Neti (saline nasal irrigation) involves using a special “neti pot” filled with warm, slightly salted water. Researchers from Nanjing...
Nasal irrigation to treat rhinosinusitis
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the nose (rhinositis) and the sinuses (sinusitis). The Cochrane Collaboration states, “The use of nasal...
Saline irrigation vs saline nasal spray to control nasal symptoms
Nasal irrigation (photo) is a personal hygiene practice where the nasal cavity is flooded with warm saline solution. The goal...
Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections
A study from the University of Nebraska reports that antibiotics are too frequently prescribed to treat sinus infections (acute or...