FOR BLOCKED SINUSES

Yogi’s NoseBuddy — The Ultimate Neti Pot, £16.87, amazon.co.uk A NeTI pot can be used to help clear the sinuses. They come in different versions — some made from stainless steel, others from ceramic or plastic.

But they essentially do the same thing: they work by tipping water through one nostril and allowing it to flow out of the other. This helps to clear nostrils of congested phlegm that has built up there.

To use a neti pot, fill it with water and tilt your head so one ear is leaning towards the floor — or, ideally, over a sink to catch any spills — then insert the pot’s spout into the nostril furthest from the sink and tip the pot to pour.

The water should flow out of the lower nostril. Switch sides and repeat. EXPERT COMMENT: ‘If you’ve got a continuous runny nose or blocked sinus problem, I recommend a neti pot — it looks a bit like a watering can and effectively sluices your sinuses and nostrils,’ says Adam Simon, a GP with A J Primus healthcare in Manchester and Cheshire.

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