The New York Times column, "the claim" takes on nasal irrigation this week. Reported to ease allergies and relieve chronic congestion, thousands of Americans have begun tilting their heads sideways to use a neti pot. And reporter Anahad O'Connor says that the product may live up to its lofty reputation. Users of neti pots have fewer allergy and sinus symptoms, and do not suffer "rebound congestion" which can occur with use of some decongestant medications.
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