Neti pots are a great, natural way to relieve nasal congestion and allergies, as long as you use sterile water and don't use them too frequently. They have been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any concerns about nasal irrigation.
How do you drain sinuses for allergies?
Home Treatments
- Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
- Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.
- Drink lots of fluids. ...
- Use a nasal saline spray. ...
- Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. ...
- Place a warm, wet towel on your face. ...
- Prop yourself up. ...
- Avoid chlorinated pools.
Are Neti pots good for post nasal drip?
Nasal irrigation with saline or saline rinses, are a natural remedy that can be used to help with a variety of symptoms such as nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, facial pain/pressure and runny nose (rhinitis). There are a variety of methods for nasal irrigation. One of the most popular and effective is the neti pot.
