Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the paranasal sinuses. It often follows the common cold and general infections. The symptoms of sinusitis are sneezing, a runny nose, ...

FARGO - Julie Larson has been using a neti pot daily for years. She heard the small receptacles, which look like tea pots or genie's lamps, could provide balance to the nasal passages. "It clears ...

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 ...

Two Louisiana residents died after flushing sinuses with tap water. Dec. 16, 2011— -- The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a warning about improper Neti pot use, which has ...

Health experts have long warned about the risks of using untreated tap water in nasal rinsing devices like neti pots, as it can lead to deadly brain infections from amoebas like Naegleria fowleri.