Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the common cold – afflict everyone, typically three times per year, ...

Struggling with a blocked nose? From saline rinses and steam to hydration and safe decongestants, here's everything that may ...

Sea saline nasal irrigation lowers bacterial colonisation and incidence of acute upper respiratory infections in children.

Oct. 13, 2003 (New Orleans) — Daily nasal irrigation with a hypertonic saline solution reduces not only the severity of symptoms in sinusitis, but the occurrence of acute exacerbations and the need ...

There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies to phenylephrine, an active ingredient in common ...

With the arrival of spring and soaring pollen counts, many seasonal allergy sufferers are seeking relief from bothersome, or even debilitating, symptoms. Nasal irrigation using a variety of methods — ...

If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief. The balance of mucus in our bodies – particularly in our noses – is a delicate thing. Too dry, and you can be ...

Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there’s news that someone died from not doing ...

Some people use nasal irrigation to clear mucus and allergens out of their sinuses. One popular irrigation device is called a neti pot. People like to post and watch videos of nasal irrigation online.