Neti Pot Once a Day Can Cause Infections

MIAMI -- Contrary to popular belief, irrigating the nose every day with the help of a Neti pot may actually make patients more susceptible to sinus infections, researchers said here. Those who stopped using the nasal saline wash on a regular basis had a 62 percent decrease in the frequency of acute rhinosinusitis, Dr. Talal M. Nsouli, of Watergate Allergy & Asthma Center in Washington, and colleagues reported at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology meeting here. "I don't...Full Story