People who use unsterilized tap water in their neti pots may be running the risk of contracting a rare but sometimes fatal brain infection, a new study suggests. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed ...

Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hay fever and other irritants in the ...

A woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water. The patient, 71, had used a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV’s water faucet, ...

Nasal sprays are medications that a person sprays up their nose. Typically, to use a nasal spray a person inserts the nozzle tip into a nostril, then breathes in gently as they spray the medication ...

A nasal rinse is a common practice to clear nasal passages, especially during cold, flu, and allergy seasons. It helps remove mucus, debris, and allergens that build in the nose. “A saltwater rinse is ...