Wednesday 22 June 2011

Using Neti pots to get rid of stuffy nose

Neti pots are excellent tools when it comes to cleansing nasal cavities and thereby flushing out sinuses. These have been in practice since the times of ancient India where Monks recommended utilizing it to get rid of nasal congestion.

Neti Pot is made of ceramic or lately with plastic. This tool is filled with plain water or saline water and water is poured in one nostril. Then, let gravity play its role by tilting the head on the other side and finally exit the water with the other nostril.


neti pot
Neti Pot


This has been proven effective in the short run to get rid of nasal congestion, watering nose due to chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. However, prolonged use has not been recommended.

1 comment:

  1. A stuffy nose can become a serious nuisance. It can give you headache and difficulty in breathing. It can become a disturbance in your work even during your rest hours. It can also become a hindrance to your sleep.

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