Neti Pots. Nasal Irrigation. Ear Infections Fears.

The "neti pots" is this thing where you put in a salt water solution and you kinda pour it into your nose to clean it all out. It's some kind of Indian thing... like a yoga thing. Anyway, I found it was good when I had really bad sinus problems... mainly a relief for allergies and general sinus problems.

Anyway, I was wondering if any one else here has tried it? I had good experience with this product. It feels like it washes out the allergens or something and relieves me of that uncomfortable feeling whenever allergy season strikes. Granted, it is not the sexiest tool on the planet. And it's not something you really just bring up at dinner. "Hey guys, guess what? I cleaned out my nose with large amounts of salt water for a week and my allergies are better! Who knew that water flowing through your nose and dripping out the other end can be more useful than my doctor?"

When I Googled "Neti Pot Danger". I found out that you can get an ear infection if the water goes through the wrong tube! I didn't know this. I've never had that  problem. Then I read another woman who was "warning" people about using it from "just" reading online or booklet instructions. She claims that you need a qualify teacher to teach you how to do it right.

Now, is it just me, or does it sound like they are trying to scare people on purpose? Do people like being scared? Because I've never had problems and all I did was "just" read the instructions that came with the nasal wash package! Sometimes I feel a little bit of caution and carefulness is enough for using products like this. But maybe I AM just naive, and some random ear infection is waiting to just pounce on me, when I least suspect it. Anyway, for now, I will just be sticking to these simple instructions from my booklet. Everyone wish me luck!