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I have a cold complete with "the greenies" (phlegm) and a plugged right ear. is it ok to use the neti pot in this case?
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Yes: You may still use neti pot. In fact, your ear pain may be due to plugged sinuses and neti pot may help relieve the pressure. Also, postnasal drip is a recognized cause of cough and neti pot eliminating it may help your cough as well.
Answered 7/25/2013
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