If you're one of the millions of Americans dealing with sinus problems, you know how miserable facial pain and clogged nasal passages can be. In their search for relief, many sinus sufferers have turned to nasal saline irrigation, a therapy that uses a salt and water solution to flush out the nasal passages. Nasal Saline Irrigation and Neti Pots WebMD examines the use of Neti pots to help relieve sinus problems and allergy symptoms. 55 /delivery/de/27/de2734c9-9b00-46ba-9be7-4c5c058722e2/wbz-nasal-saline-irrigation-and-neti-pots_,400k,750k,1000k,.mp4 06/15/2017 00:00:00 1280 720 /webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/video/wibbitz/wbz-nasal-saline-irrigation-and-neti-pots.jpg 091e9c5e81711016 Although several methods of nasal irrigation exist, one of the most popular is the Neti pot -- a ceramic or plastic pot that looks like a cross between a small teapot and Aladdin's magic lamp. Although nasal irrigation using the Neti pot has been around for centuries, its use is on the rise in the U.S. The Neti pot originally comes from the Ayurvedic/yoga medical tradition.

Does the Neti Pot Really Work? Some ear, nose, and throat surgeons recommend nasal irrigation with a Neti pot or other method for their patients who've undergone sinus surgery, to clear away crusting in the nasal passages. Many people with sinus symptoms from allergies and environmental irritants also have begun to regularly use the Neti pot or other nasal irrigation devices, claiming that these devices alleviate congestion, and facial pain and pressure. Research backs up these claims, finding that nasal irrigation can be an effective way to relieve sinus symptoms when used along with standard sinus treatments. For some people, nasal irrigation may bring relief of sinus symptoms without the use of medications.