Guide To Using A Neti Pot Correctly

When To Stop Using

An individual should not overuse their neti pot, as it can be detrimental to their overall health and well-being. The saline in the solution used to cleanse the sinuses can cause the breakdown of the nasal mucus. The use of a neti pot is beneficial when an individual is affected by allergies or another condition that causes excessive mucus production. When there is not an excessive production of mucus in the nasal cavities, a neti pot should not be used. The mucus in a healthy individual's nasal passages serves as a protective covering for the delicate tissues of the lining of the nasal passages. The repeated use of a neti pot for longer than one to three weeks at a time can deplete the mucus in the nasal passages and cause the individual to be more susceptible to irritants and pathogenic colonization in these tissues. It is important for an individual affected by lacrimal or sinonasal duct abnormalities or have undergone sinonasal surgery to speak with their physician before using a neti pot.