You've already heard the reasons why you should use a neti pot: cleaner sinuses, less sickness, less stuffiness and runny nose, etc.  But have you heard the mistakes that neti pot users often make?

1. poor cleaning of the pot - you are inserting the tip of the pot into your bacteria-laden nostril.  And you are hoping that none of the fluid that flows into your nose drains back into the pot.  Neti pots need to be carefully cleaned and cared for, or you can actually introduce more bacteria into your sinuses.
2. improper mixing of the solution - in an attempt to dry up their sinuses, some neti pot users mix a 'hypertonic' solution...one that is saltier than their nasal lining.  While this does provide short-term drying, it can actually irritate the lining, causing further inflammation.
3. improper use of the neti pot - poor technique can reduce the effectiveness of a nasal lavage.  For example, if the head is not tilted entirely to the side, only the lower sinuses will receive the benefit of the nasal rinse.

Source: Neti Pot Solution - http://netipotsolution.net

Linda - http://how.best-free-information.com - The "How" Blog