Neti pots have been in use for a very long time all around the world. If you have never heard of them it is used to flush the nare-nose of secretion. If you are an allergy sufferer you may use one when the seasonal allergies become unbearable. For some children, it is a method to clear blocked sinus passages with a warm water solution. Kids tell me that it looks like a ‘terrible teapot’ in other words they don’t like BUT do like the fact that they breathe better after its use, and they will (eventually) come around to its safe use. Recent reports have stated that its use can be linked to a serious and sometimes deadly germ infection. Naegleria fowleri infection which can cause fevers and other symptoms of serious illness. As the infection worsens, the adult or child may exhibit loss of balance, seizure, confusion and hallucination. The cause has been linked to the use of tap water in neti pots that is not distilled. Some parents have informed me that they did not know of,  nor realized that distilled water was a requirement for the safe use of the Neti. Distilled water is water that is boiled for one minute or more and this is the only water that should be used in the Neti. Obviously, cooling the water is also required – use lukewarm, not boiling water in the Neti Pot! No sharing the pot. Cleaning and drying completely after use, to prevent germ growth. Stay Healthy.