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I can tell you that Neti pots absolutely work! I usually don't mess with it unless I can feel the onset of allergies kicking in, and a couple nosefuls ends up working great.

Helpful tip: Instead of purchasing a Neti pot, it's actually easier to use a turkey baster (available for $1 at the DollarTree). Heat up some salt water (not too much salt, you don't want to dry out your sinuses) so that it's warm, but not hot (test on the back side of your hands). Follow Neti pot instructions available online. I found it valuable to cut the tip off the baster so the hole has a diameter of a little less than 1 cm (allowing maximum water to go through while still creating a seal around the nostril).

-- Daniel

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My mom is a big believer in them, so that means I got one for Christmas. I will try it just b/c I don't want it to go to waste, but anything going into my nose (as opposed to coming out) is pretty high up on my list of things that I can't stand. I do indeed hope it works though, less sinus trouble is good in my book.

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2 of my Aunts swear by these things, but I have not tried them at all. They have been using them for years and won't stop talking about how great they are!

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I have been wondering since I keep reading about them, but after seeing the video, well, that just looks weird.

I'm sure they work very well but I don't think I could do that without being grossed out by something going in one nostril and coming out the other.

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I have yet to try it too, although we have a netti pot. You can find them at a fairly cheap price at Walmart or Walgreens. We bought one because we watched an episode of Oprah, where Dr. Oz highly recommended it for allergies, etc. I don't have allergies, so maybe that is why I haven't tried it yet...but I do like the fact that it could possibly ward off colds! I too am a bit creeped out about putting something up my nose...but you got to admit, its kinda cool how the water flows out of the other nostril! You know that would be one cool "trick" to show kids!

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I use a Neti pot and it absolutely works.

In the winter I use it once a week or so. In the summer, I have hay fever and use it every other day or so. I can tell you that since I started using it I have never felt better.

A word of caution, make sure you get all the water out by blowing, etc. Also, after doing it for the first time in a while, I often get a lot of drainage for the first hour or so after using it, which is kind of gross especially if you are planning on going to work or something.

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I've never used one, but my teen daughter was having a really bad bout of sinus problems. We tried it out and after a couple of days of use things cleared up.

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After having my turbinates operated on, I did the same type of thing, only using a plunger-type syringe (without the needle of course). Worked great, and it felt awesome. It may freak you out the first time, but when you get the hang of it you will be hooked!

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I've seen these and always wondered if they work. But I have sensitive sinuses and any amount of water that goes up my nose always burns my sinuses. I can't imagine purposely putting salt water up my nose and it feeling good!

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I have been using one on and off for two years- purchased it while pregnant with my first as taking meds to ease discomfort wasn't an option.
I have severe, seasonal allergies and chronic sinus problems. I do find that it clears me out and is soothing for a while but the stuffy nose and sinus pressure returns within a couple of hours. During allergy seasons I find that if I don't use it before going to bed, I am slightly more uncomfortable by morning. A side note- my baby's pediatrician recommended using saline nose spray (on the whole family) during and after the flight as it can rinse away many cold viruses (as well as hydrate dried out sinuses)- since receiving that advice we have not been sick after a flight!

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I'm a convert, at least so far, and I'm also one of those people who's weired out by putting things up her nose. I am always congested, and I also get these terrible sinus headaches daily. I just started using mine, and I still have some congestion, but I didn't get a headache today- first time in ages. It's very strange, of course, but it feels good afterward. I love not having to rely on drugs, which never worked that well anyway, which means that I've tried most of them.

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LOVE my neti pot.
i get an sinus infection and HORRID allergies every year.

so bad i cant sleep, its like a migraine and aleve 500mg prescribed works just enough... yes bad.

so i was told by my doctor, to get one!
its soo easy and it may seem gross but its not if you READ the directions and DON'T pinch your nose shut.

ya mix it, tilt your head to either side and you'll see the water come out, sheesh.

amazing!

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