After a Politically-Charged Week, Let Us Unwind by Discussing Nasal Passages

A couple of weeks ago I got The Plague.  And by "The Plague", I mean a "summer cold".  An over-statement, perhaps, but have you had a summer cold lately?  It will knock a girl out.  Mine was made all the more lovely by the fact that it occurred when my husband was out of town on business.  Needless to say, it was a free-for-all of Domino's and DVDs at my house.  The kids loved it, although I have to say that I missed, you know, breathing. 

My sweet new bloggy friend Patsy told me that what I really needed was a neti pot.  She promised it was a sure remedy of The Plague, and that my beleagured nasal passages would thank me.  I trust Patsy on matters of spiritual significance, so I figured I could certainly trust her regarding mucous removal.

The problem was, I had no idea what a neti pot was.  So I Googled it.

Oh, my word.  This is what I found (and really, you have to watch at least the first half of this video before you read any further):

First of all, let me just say that whatever the neti pot people were paying that actress, it wasn't enough.  I can think of several things I would put on my list of Things I Don't Want The Internet To Watch Me Do, and topping the list would certainly be flushing snot out of my nose.

But I was desperate for relief, so the first thing the next morning, I loaded the kids into the van and went to Walgreens, in my pajamas.  I have never done that in my entire life, and I'm sure that my Southern grandmother was rolling in her grave. 

(And strangely enough, the Walgreens check-out guy pointed at my pants and asked, "Pajamas?"  And I wanted to say, "No, mister, I ALWAYS walk around in faded flannel pants covered with little cows jumping over the moon.  YES, THEY'RE PAJAMAS, and anyway, isn't this a pharmacy?  Aren't there bed-ridden sick people coming in here all the time?  Were you really expecting a cocktail dress?"  But I didn't say all that; I just looked at him sadly and blew my nose.)

Where was I?

Oh yes, the neti pot.  Here's what mine looks like:

I took my new little remedy home and read the instructions.  I was dubious; the whole thing looked to me like something that the Geneva Convention should be debating as a torture procedure.  But if you were paying attention in Western Civ 101, you know that closed-up nasal passages have a long history of driving women to recklessness. 

And I went for it.

As a result of my experience, here are some Eternal Neti Pot Truths that I can share with you:

1.  The first few times you do it, you will not be as graceful and calm as the woman in the video.  There will be snorting and coughing and near drowning, and it will not be pretty.

2.  It is best not done in front of an audience, especially an audience of little boys who are fascinated by anything related to body fluids.

3.  But if you reconsider on #2, above, those same little boys will think you are very, very cool.

4.  And?  Remarkably?  It works.  When I finished, there was actual oxygen flowing through my nasal passages.  It was a wonder.

And just when you think that I couldn't possibly have anything else to say about a little plastic implement designed for snot removal, I will tell you that oh yes, I can.  Because after my first treatment, I set the neti on the counter to dry.  A couple of hours later, I noticed it had disappeared.  I searched, high and low, all through the house.  Finally, I found this in my three-year-old daughter's room:

My sweet little daughter was having a tea party with my snot-removal mechanism.  Oh, I shuddered. 

Let's hope nobody in this family needs a bedpan anytime soon, or My Little Pony may have a questionable new watering hole.

Comments

[sherrieb]

Oh, Shannon you are too funny!!

And all I could think of when I started to read, was: this post is what she thought of immediately after John McCain's acceptance speech? (I was reading a little of the live blog.) You MUST be having a rough time!!

And that actress must not have had a cold!! (But I will look into this lovely apparatus for my hubs this winter. Thankfully my daughter is not old enough to think it might look like a tea pot, although my boys might find some amusing uses!)

[Chris]

OH, WHAT A HOOT!

I have also had the gift of flushing snot from my nasal passages in this manner, and I can't tell you what a relief it was. I have become a disciple of the neti, yea and verily so.

I first saw it on (gasp) Oprah, where Dr. Oz was showing some audience member how to use it for the first time. Can you imagine using it ON NATIONAL TELEVISION, much less in front of your own family, for the first time?

I was shocked. And appalled. And strangely drawn to the screen, because I absolutely HAD to see how that water was going to come out her other nostril...

I am easily amused.

[Queen B]

I will watch that video every day for the rest of my life. I love it. And the neti pot aerobics might help me trim my waist a bit.

[Melody from ~Pennies in my Pocket~]

Oh my goooooooooodness, I am laughing SO hard! HILARIOUS!

OK, I have never heard of this little device. Too much! lol

~melody~

[Melanie Glenn]

Watching the actress go through the motions so calmy and
serenly was priceless. Can't wait to share this with my friends so we can have a good laugh together. Thanks.

[Beckie]

FUNNY! Oh I love my Neti Pot, it's a lifesaver ;0)

[emily]

neti pots = blogging gold.

also, i'm pretty sure i have the SAME pants. the world is a strange place.

[Julie]

I think I would have to be REALLY bad off before resorting to the Netti Pot. I can hardly stand nose spray let alone actual water flowing in one nostril and out the other. Egads!

[Emily]

My mother swears by this thing--she also scrapes her tongue every day! Where do people come up with this stuff? Who wants to pour salt water in their nose. Who wants to scrape old, digesting food off of their tongues?

Well, I have five children. I'm willing to try just about any crazy thing.

[Angie @ Many Little Blessings]

We have a Neti pot too! And, I agree -- those first few times are not necessarily so pleasant. But, once you get the hang of it, it's really great. Just talking about it gives me the strong urge to go do it, because my sinuses are so dry.

[Lori]

Some people in our church swear by those things. My husband, who has a perpetual head cold, tried it out. Let's just say that he didn't look quite as graceful as THAT woman. And yes, I'm sure she didn't get the pay she deserved. But then, perhaps, she got a pay cut for the extremely focused and kind of scary expression.

I LOVE the fact that yours doubles as a teapot. Ours does not look quite so cute. Good thing I don't have a daughter or she'd be really jealous of your particular variety.

[Shane]

I just finished a summer cold and it was miserable. Plus it lasted WAY too long. But I have to say the neti pot never crossed my mind. I've seen them, I know them, I understand them... but I can't do them! Finally, I did go to Walgreens lately in my pjs. It was evening, no one was home, and I needed a fix of ice cream. And I didn't care!

[Tricia Arledge]

Now all you need to do if find matching blue willow cups to go with her little snot-Pot!

[Mrs Lemon]

I could totally see that coming with the teaparty.

[Amy]

I currently have a terrible summer cold. The kind that makes you feel like some horrible person came and filled your nasal passages with cement while you were sleeping.

I may have to zip off to Walgreens in the morning and pick one up.

[[email protected]]

hilarious! i have heard of those but never tried one.

[judith]

I gasped in horror the first time I was told about the Neti Pot, but I was desperate ... and I found great relief. After years of being a Neti Pot devotee (and gaining instant "cool" status with the children in my life), I found Neil Med's Sinus Rinse, which I find much easier to use. And now I wonder how I ever lived my first three decades without sinus irrigation tools! Hope you keep feeling better!

[Hazel]

That's just what I needed. Forget the snot and just laugh at the antics whilst trying to wake up over my first cup of tea in the morning!
Loved it.
And I might get desparate enough to try it as I had TWO lots of The Plague this summer (dreary, wet and miserable in England).

[Richelle]

hilarious! thanks for the laugh!

[Mozi Esme's Mommy]

That tea party looks so elegant!

[Kim @ Situationally Single Mom]

I can't stop laughing. Thanks so much for my early morning laugh - it was needed. I have never heard of a Neti Pot and I don't think I'll be making the investment. I'm afraid of water and the intial snorting, half drowning my send me over the edge!
Glad it worked!

[Stephanie]

That video was almost as bad as the commercials for the pedi egg!

[Queen of the Click]

Wow that is such a cute neti pot. I have the one in the video. And although the neti pot isn't glamorous, it has provided me great relief as well.

I love your daughter's table and chair set. She's a clever little girl :)

[Adventures In Babywearing]

Oh dear- I know all about the neti pot but have been suffering from the worst cold the past couple days and this was not on my mind like it should have been. Guess what I'll be doing today? I'll let you know how it goes!

Steph
(praying baby stays put until my cold is gone!)

[Elizabeth]

Whoa. I am a person who does not even go underwater without holding my nose. This would probably kill me. Snort.

[Jolanthe]

Oh that is hysterical!! :) I'll have to think hard on this the next time I get a cold.

[mimi2six]

Too funny....my eyes were watering! Um.....I had a tea party with the little ballerina last night.....didn't notice the dishes......any chance that.....?

[chocolatechic]

I am laughing. out. loud.

How funny.

[Carrie]

What a great story! Well, not the part with you being sick, but all the rest is great!

[Kim H.]

Oh my word - my favorite part of that clip was when the woman said "to avoid unnecessary discomfort, be sure and use the right amount of Neti-pot salt" - that had me a little scared.

But I'm glad you went for it and it worked for you. I have to say I'd never use it, but in your case, I might break down and actually do it because there's nothing worse than not being able to breathe freely! :)

Sounds like you're feeling better - at least your sense of humor part.

[Sandy Toes]

OH that is funny and so cute! This put a smile on my face this morning...hope you are feeling better soon!
-Sandy Toes

[Tina]

Thank you for starting my day off with hilarity!! LOL!!!

[Traci Best]

Oh my goodness! I laughed and laughed and laughed. That video was hilarious!...but the 'teapot' put me over the edge!

I hope my sinuses never get that bad! I'll drown myself for sure!

LOL

Traci

[Dawn W]

I've never heard of such a thing.

Just wondering - if my nose is completely stopped up... where's the water going to go? Is this where the choking comes into play??

And, in a pinch I guess we all now know that a teapot can be substituted. Ha!

[[email protected] Momma]

I've seen and heard of these...although I've never tried it. LOL about the tea party!

[Shelly W.]

Sorry, but I'm going to have images of your daughter drinking snot-tea all day. That was just hilarious. Thanks!

[Cathy]

Oh, that's hilarious! That would happen in my household too, I'm sure (3 little girls here).

[Sandi]

This was hiliarious. I laughed out loud. My husband uses one of these and it works for him. He has allergies.
I like the Zicam sticks also(I call them snot sticks)for obvious reasons! I have not been to the doc for cold or sinus for about 5 years. These things really work, but you have to have them on hand and start using them at the First signs of a cold. Sneezing, Sore throat, Cough etc. I buy them 3 boxes at a time and I keep them everywhere. They Do Work!!!

[waynette]

I can not believe I am reading a blog post on the Neti Pot. I just bought one yesterday – on my own – with no one or no ad pushing to do it. I was in Walgreens – with a horrible cold – and not wanting to buy another OTC medicine – I bought the Neti Pot ((the Walgreen's Brand)). I was not thrilled with sticking something up my nose. I have used it twice and I can say that I am breathing so much better. I am taking antibiotics for a sinus infection plus I have bronchitis. I feel like poo! I was wanting some relief in my head. I had heard from my hippie granola friends that I should try this. I told my dad about it and he said he had been doing this for years.

just breath slow through your mouth!

your photo of the pot with your daughter's toys cracked me up! Your pot does look like a toy.

[Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers]

I hope that the fact that I laughed through that entire post -- paricularly at the Walgreens guy and your daughter's new tea pot -- doesn't make me a rude, insensitive clout. If so, just to make up for it, I'm sending you extra get well quick wishes.

[Molly]

Neti pots sure do work wonders-I can't believe that I lived 37 years with out the knowledge. Thankfully my husband is a bit more "worldy".

(I seriously enjoyed lastnight-thanks again for hosting)

[[email protected] with Three]

Oh my gosh, I was reading this while eating my cereal and I almost shot milk out of my mouth across the kitchen! lol! I've seen that video before. I am glad to hear that it works, although I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to try it...

[Amanda]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that finds the shape of the spout...er, intersting?! Seriously, though, they are great. We discovered them after my husband had nasal surgery. It became kind of a game at our house to see what we could flush out of Dad's nose this time! LOL

[[email protected]]

I have never heard of that! I gasped when I saw the video and then was so amused I couldn't turn it off. Who knew there was such a device.

I also chuckled when I saw your bright blue "teapot" version compared to the elegant porcelain looking one in the video.

Thanks for letting us laugh at the expense of your inability to breathe. Have a wonderful Friday, I'll be showing this to the allergy ridden hubs when he awakens!

[kelly]

I don't even need to purchase a snot removal pot, I just read your blog and shoot snot out of my nose from laughing so hard!!!! Thanks for saving me money!

See, reading Rocks In My Dryer is good for your sinus health! ( I am a nurse and I approve this message.)

Kelly S.

[Brenda]

This was too funny! Not the part about you being so sick - I do hope you feel better soon - but everything else had me laughing. And the picture of your daughter's "tea" party was too much!

Just know that, even when you are sick, you bring much amusement to your readers...

YAY YOU!!

[Edwina]

I saw this on Oprah, Dr Oz actually demonstrated it and I thought I would gag just watching him. Your article was funny and gave me a good start for my day :)

[Amy]

We have that exact Neti Pot. I bought it for my hubby and he uses it nearly every day. NO MORE SNORING!!! Woo-hoo!!!

[Reformed Grits]

I will never drink tea again. Thanks.

Ok and on a side note, after sinus surgery you have to "irrigate" you sinuses at least SIX TIMES A DAY and I always just used a bulb syringe. I'm sure it told you the key to not getting it down your throat is leaning forward and tilting your head... you want your nose below the horizon... LOL You are welcome. I'm full of snotty advice.

[TexasTanya]

Oh! You've definitely won the "Cool Mom" award for those boys! I can just imagine how mine would react...
Excuse me, I'm so busy laughing I think I have coffee coming out of my nose...
Um, can some one hand me one of those pot thingies? :)

[Janelle]

Instead of a pot I just use a bulb syringe (aka baby snot sucker) and blow the salt water up into my sinuses. I hate doing it at the time, but it works like charm.

[Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama]

Oh my. Oh...oh my.

I think that's one cup of tea I would avoid...

And that women needs a raise. Or a spot on Letterman.

[Lynn]

I use something like this too. It works great. I had actually thought of using it for a WFMW but I wasn't sure people would like to read a post about it. I am glad you did because it is great. It works great when I have sinus infections. Thanks for sharing.

[Kristin Stratos]

girl, keep it up or you'll have to have sinus surgery like I did and talk about not pretty!I have the squeeze bottle type of sinus cleanse and it is much easier, no drowning, coughing and/or/both spitting... good luck and hope you feel better!
kris

[Sarah at themommylogues]

I haven't used the Neti pot, but I have used the squirty one. Nasal Med or something. Same deal, but it's more squirt bottle-ish. I was in a desperate place. And it worked -- oh yes it did. My recommendation is to do it in the shower. You can wait a few minutes in, so you've got the steam working for you. But then no one is watching, you don't have to try so hard not to make a mess.

[Kari]

thanks. my tummy now hurts, my tears are flowing, which makes the snot run too...are you sure you couldn't have just watched a good chick flick?

[Fran]

Somebody else posted something awhile back about this crazy thing and I just read the post with my mouth hanging open and thinking seriously??!!

I'm so glad it worked for ya though. BC in a month or two or three we will all be emailing you asking..."What was that crazy thing called that got all the snot out of your head??"

[Melissa @ A Long Way from the Theta House]

I love it! Our dr. told me to get one for my son and now I'm totally going to. At first I just ignored him but now, since you said it works, I'm all in. Does that say something about me?

[Denise]

you stinkin' crack me up.

[Lora Lynn]

We discovered that our kids did it better than us because they yelled the whole time, thus preventing anything from going down the back of their throat. So now, if you just open your mouth, pick a note, and hum "aaaahhhhhhh" while you pour, you won't drown.

I think I tweeted this at you, but they also make a syringe that does the same thing. We found it to be even more effective.

[Beth (A Mom's Life)]

This post has me chuckling! I think I'm going to get one. I'll be ready the next time I have a head cold and can't breathe but in the meantime my daughter can use it as a teapot! It's brilliant!

[Rachel]

Oh my - you had my rolling with the last part there!! Hopefully the tea party had pretend tea so no actual snot-water was consumed :)

I've been plagued with sinus troubles the last two years and use something very similar each morning and night. I never thought I'd like squirting water up my nose and hoping for snot to be spewed all over the sink, but it really does make you feel better :)

[Mama Belle]

OK, you have officially made my day. I laughed and got accurate information about the Neti-pot, which I've always wondered about. I may have to give it a try if I get desperate enough. Thanks for the morning laugh.

[Lynnet]

Oh, I would have laughed at this, but I just had surgery for deviated septum and sinuses! I wonder if this would help me? I'm calling my doctor today! Thanks for giving us a smile and being open.

[Lori L.]

Isn't it nice to use something besides actual medicine, that actually works?!

[Alisa]

It sounds like an evil plot to get us to exercise! Run away.
Um, my 8 y.o. did this with milk the other day. He said he could breath a lot better afterwards. I was wondering, but now I see the light. I bet it helps with seasonal allergies huh?

[Mishababy]

Saw the twitter exchange between you guys about this and am considering getting one for myself. I have allergies and sinus headaches all the time. Another one of my twit peeps read my twit about it and said that it's fantastic and she hasn't had any sinus issues in a long time. But I have to say I too watched the video and laughed. Then I read your entry today and saw that your daughter took a interest in the netipot....oh goodness!! Life with little ones!! Thanks for the giggles today!

Mish

[Chelsea Bass]

I have the exact neti pot from the video. It is truly a blessing during cold season. I also suffer from horrible nose bleeds, but this keeps my nasal cavity in good shape.
I also used it after a recent bout with the stomach flu. It is a good way to flush out the vomit that sometimes comes out of your nose.
Wow, that's pretty personal.

[Rachel]

Hilarious!

We have a SinuCleanse pot here - it looks like an Aladdin lamp. But it works!

[Liz C.]

This *has* to be more graceful than my usual method: Saltwater In The Hand, Snork & Spit. That also works, but a bonus teapot sounds like more fun.

Hope your cold feels better soon!

[Stephanie]

Oh my gosh I have NEVER seen such a thing in my life. That's too weird. Can't imagine how they found a woman willing to do that commercial!!

[gretchen from lifenut]

My husband does nasal washes with something very similar, made by the same company.

It's like a nose douche. He gets so mad when I comment about hearing him in the bathroom, douching his nose.

[Pat]

Shannon, you are so funny! I read your blog daily but never comment. My niece swears by this neti pot thing and for the past year has told me over and over I need to get one. So maybe this winter I will try it, although the thought of it just grosses me out.

[Angela]

I've been irrigating my sinuses for around 7 years now to help with the constant sinus troubles I have. Its great. It feels wonderful. But I hate the "pot" type models.

My favorite is just the squeeze bottle. Your head can be downward over the sink instead of tilted back falling on your clothes. Its also faster. Mine is made by the same company as your blue neti pot and is the third bottle I've had over the years.

The squeeze bottle is also nice because its easier to keep it from going down your throat when you're starting out and getting used to things.

There are also homemade solutions you can get recipes for if you don't want to use packets. I've gotten two recipes from two doctors and the common theme is salt and typically baking soda, one even had liquid glycerin in it. I was told you shouldn't use table salt, I think because of the iodine, but rather use sea salt. I'd make a big bottle of this every so often and then keep it in the bathroom and rinse every day.

[Hillary - The Queen I Am Not]

The whole Neti Pot thing still grosses me out. But, I just may have to give it a try this fall and winter.

[Shawna]

Hilarious! That is just like ours. I have not needed nor been brave enough to use it, but my husband and oldest son say that it works.

God bless you, your sinus cavities, and your pajama pants. Amen.

[[email protected] Mishmash Maggie]

My kids were staring at me. I was sitting by myself, laughing hysterically and then running to the bathroom.

I have to remember to go potty before reading this blog...you just never know.

[Kelly]

Hilarious!

My husband and I just became neti believers last year. It was his first year as long as we've been married that he didn't need to go on antibiotics for a sinus infection!

[Jennifer]

My father in law rinses his nose with the "Sinus Rinse" daily. (Maybe that's the manly version?) It is also supposed be great for washing allergens out of your nose before they can cause you problems.

I have seen my husband do this once, and you're totally right. There is now smooth graceful motions. Gagging, choking, and near death followed.

[Luke Holzmann]

[laughing]

~Luke

[Shawna]

I love the neti pot but it neve fails that I always end up with snot water all over my shirt and that makes me want to bend over from the sink to the toilet and throw up. Otherwise I think it is a fantastic invention and I love it! The trick to keeping the water out of your throat is doing those he he he he type breathes that they tell you to go guring labor. You know, like short quick exhalations through your mouth. Something about that blocks it from flowing down.

[Valarie Lea]

Oh that is the funniest thing I have read today!!! First not only is like self induced drowning, but that lady also was wanting you to do exercises. The tea party thing is priceless. :)

[Gabreial]

Oh my I laughed until I cried. We've been going through the summer cold here all week during my husbands vacation. You would think ahem he had the flu. Either way, I tried the spray nada... maybe I'll try this now. Thanks for sharing. I also have two little boys so just the right formula!

Have a great weekend!

[Jenni Wilson]

SHANNON! I cannot believe you had the infernal audacity to steal my idea. Ever since I saw that Neti Pot tutorial on YouTube I have been planning to do my own spoof on it. The trouble is, it's so dang funny as it is, there's just nothing more to say about it!

HILARIOUS!!!

I'm glad you've got oxygen again. Oxygen is a good thing.

I must say, however, that I like the looks of the original neti pot much, much better than yours. Yours is far too phallic, and when you consider sticking it in your nose, well...there are some images best left alone.

[Jessica]

If you use that sucker regularly, even when you are not congested, you will eliminate a world of misery.

Allergy congestion, general random congestion- it will all disappear. It keeps those allergens flushed out of your nose which really does seem to help. It all sounds like voodoo but it does work.

Also, for whatever reason, you should never ever have an audience. It makes you relax more and you will have a much easier time.

[Jessica at OttoFamilyAdventure.blogspot.com]

Too funny! My hubby has always struggled with allergies, and so I got him a neti pot. However, he wasn't so fond of the drowning sensation either, so I looked online and found SinuCleanse Squeeze nasal wash. Ahh. Much easier to use, and it really works! So much so, that we have the refills brought to us in Guatemala!

[Queen of My Domain]

Oh my goodness this is funny! I've seen and heard about the wonders of a neti pot for months yet. I just have to wait until I have a true need for one before I go and buy one.

I don't know what is funnier your boys or your baby girl having a tea party.

[Whitney @ Baby Tunnel Exodus]

SHUT UP. Hahahaha! Hoo. Hee hee ho! Know what I loved most? The narator said, "enjoy the warm soothing feeling" as my eyes were watering and nose was hurting just watching the video. Then she said, make sure to "forcefully exhale from your nose" and started doing all kinds of aerobis, repeating the same instruction, WITHOUT a tissue.

The thought of me doing this would resemble nothing of the serene calmness of this video. I would be hollering the entire time accompanied by snot rocket inducing yoga poses.

Excuse me. I'm laughing so hard I need a tissue.... Thanks for an awesome laugh!

[Sara]

I love my neti pot! I've struggled for years with allergies, who knew the solution could be so simple, yet so very gross? :-) Hilarious post!

[Kim]

Honestly, I don't know the last time I laughed so hard. Oh my word! This is too funny. That video alone is worth 1000 laughs. This deserves some kind of an award for post that will bring a smile to your face and day! Thanks!!!!

[Gretchen]

Oh, MY GOODNESS, I'm belly laughing. Hope Corrie enjoys her "tea". hahahahaa

[Minnesotamom]

Bwahahahahaha!

[amy]

LOVE. My. Neti Pot. Swore I'd never do it. Gave in. Never looked back.

[marigold]

Hoo hoo hoo, hee hee hee, ho ho ho! Riot! I'm thrilled it worked for you and you're breathing better now. I had heard of them but had NO idea that's how the pots worked!

[Crystal (Koekje Mom)]

It looks like it would be so uncomfy, but probably not as bad as "The Plague".

It also looks like it may be a good solution to "mom, I want to stay home cause I don't feel good" "Sure honey, as soon as you stick this up your nose"

crystal-

[Sporty Mama]

I just got over the "plague" too. It took over for about a month and I am still recovering from it. Thanks for the neti pot tip. I'll remember that for the next time I am hit by the "plague."

[TRS]

Careful with that thing.
My cousin used one... somehow affected her ear and her equilibrium has been seriously off for months.

If I get a chance to ask her about it again I'll ask for more details to share with you regarding what to avoid.

[LifeatTheCircus]

This was TRULY FUNNY! Thanks for sharing your life with us in a truly comical way. You brightened my afternoon!

[Katrina (Callapidder Days)]

Oh my. I am too wimpy to give one of these things a try. I have issues with stuff in my nose that nature didn't put there. But I'm so happy to see Corrie putting the Neti Pot to good use.

[Michelle]

I am rolling on the floor laughing at this post!

I always thought the same thing about the woman who demonstrated the Neti Pot on OPRAH! Could she possibly be seen by any more people than on that show? She did it like a pro though.

Glad to hear that you found some relief and that your daughter's imagination is flourishing as a result!