Dr. Zara M. Patel, an otolaryngologist at Stanford Medicine, tells Yahoo Life that the biggest risk of using a neti pot is not the device itself but what's inside it.

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While overusing a neti pot won’t necessarily harm you or make you sicker, it can dry out your nasal cavity, causing burning, itching, and pain. “You can rinse too much,” warns Dr. Patel.

Also, keep your Neti Pot clean to avoid getting bacteria, dust and other particles inside your nose. And, if more than one family member is sick, clean it out in between uses or buy multiple Neti ...

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 ...

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Dr. Zara M. Patel, an otolaryngologist at Stanford Medicine, tells Yahoo Life that the biggest risk of using a neti pot is not the device itself but what's inside it.