Yes, Neti Pots Really Work—Here’s How to Use One Safely SJ McShane © Provided by Real Simple Getty Images If you're reading this article, chances are you want your nose back. After trying just about every pill, natural remedy, and device in the hopes of clearing those congested nasal passages, you may have stumbled across a teapot-like implement that literally forces you to squirt water up your nose. Nasal irrigation sounds more like a torture practice than an allergy alleviation method, but we totally understand your curiosity, particularly in the winter/spring season ...