Were you looking for information about Neti Pot? Nettie pot is a common misspelling of neti pot.
A neti pot is a nasal irrigation device commonly used to treat allergies, sinus infections, and various other nasal or sinus conditions. Using the pot, a saline solution is poured into one nostril and comes out the other to flush out mucus and allergens or irritants. It is also thought that the saline also reduces swelling of the lining of the nasal and sinus cavities. The device seems to be safe for most people, especially if care is taken to avoid contamination of the pot and the solution.
(Click Neti Pot for more information on how the neti pot works, to find out exactly how to use this device, and to learn about potential side effects. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on neti pots.)
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