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Have you tried Neti pots?

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Have you tried using Neti pots?   Neti whats?! They look like a tiny plastic magic lamp (think of the lamp from the movie Aladdin.) Or they can be a squat squeeze bottle with a pointed lid with a hole in it. See the photo above. What is a Neti Pot used for?    It's for all of us plagued by allergies, it's a tool used with a saline rinse that cleans out your sinuses.    Isn't that exciting? Well, not really- but necessary. Sinus infections are really common for those with allergies, and they can trigger asthma attacks. Asthma Doctor said that Neti pots are as effective at antibiotics at clearing up sinus infections.    Who knew?    And since antibiotics are over prescribed and their overuse is causing antibiotic resistant bacteria, it might help to try another option. You simply fill the neti pot with warm STERILE water.    Do not use tap water. You can get a brain infection. Not kidding.     I mix the pu...