Rare Infection Prompts Neti Pot Warning

Neti pots — those odd teapotlike vessels used to wash out the nasal passage — have won legions of fans who rely on them for relief from allergies, congestion and colds.  But now, after two cases of a deadly brain infection were linked to neti pots, government health officials have issued new warnings about using them safely.

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