Neti pot technique

Natural Health, Nov, 2007 by Christina Johnston, David Simon

I read your article on neti pots ["Ask the Experts," Sept., page 104] and followed the instructions in the story, plus those that came with the pot. I believe my technique was correct, but I got a left-frontal sinus headache each time I used it. What am I doing wrong?

Christina Johnston

Via e-mail

Your discomfort may be related to salt concentration. Measure the salt carefully according to the ratio recommended. If discomfort persists, it may be because your nasal or sinus passages are narrow or obstructed. Stop using the pot, and ask your doctor to check your nasal and sinus structures.

--David Simon, M.D.