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Tried using a neti pot but saline won't go through left to right or right to left. i can breath through each nostril though. tips?
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Neti pots: are very useful but they take practice. For some people, a LOT of practice. Go to YouTube. They have several videos on how to use a Neti pot with demonstrations. Very helpful.
Answered 9/26/2017
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