Unblock your Nose WITHOUT Surgery - A Review of Nasal Dilators
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- In this video I am going to review nasal dilators - the internal and external types. I'll explain what they are, how they work and I'll try each device myself and give you my thoughts.
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0:00 Introduction
0:06 What are Nasal Dilators
0:20 Who should use Nasal Dilators
1:10 Chin Straps / Mouth Tape
1:20 Who should NOT use Chin Straps and Mouth Tape
1:46 Evidence base for Nasal Dilators
2:22 Better Sleep Nasal Dilators
3:55 AirMAX Nasal Dilators
4:57 MUTE Nasal Dilators
6:12 Breathe Right Strips Nasal Dilators
7:27 Conclusion 
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Thank you for these very helpful reviews. Of the devices you’ve tested, personally I found the “mute” and nose strips most effective. I’d also suggest if using the nose strips and you’re prone to oily skin, cleanse and dry well before putting them on...for all night adhesion. Beware of cheaper brand strips as they’re often too weak to open the nose and don’t adhere well. These vlogs are so appreciated, thanks Dr Veer.
That's a really good tip - if you don't mind I'll make this a pinned comment.
@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Yes, that’s ok with me Dr Veer, Cheers and thanks again for creating this channel.
Are you able to help me understand what's wrong with my nose? In my nostrils I can feel my cartilage. It blocks both of my nostrils and makes it sooo hard to breathe and get a full breath. Is that what a deviated septum is or is this something else?
@@miao7002 Same here, I have a thin flap of cartilage that blocks my ...conduit? I found the Nozovent it works really well but I lost it in the night sometimes. The other devices doesn't work it block all.
I tried using the CVS brand and they work just as well as Breathe Right strips at half the price. Washing exterior nose area before applying definitely makes them stick all night.
This channel is a godsend, a treasury chest. Thank you so much for all your videos. I just discovered your channel the other day and I have been watching a few videos daily ever since then. They have been helping me daily to make it a little easier to breathe. There is so much knowledge you have in these videos that I just wish doctors around me knew or cared to learn!
Love your voice and easily understood explanations of how these devices not only work, but also showing how to fit them in ones nose. Thank you so, so much for your time. I cannot use my CPAP for 4 weeks due to follow-up infection from molar extraction. It's been absolutely horrible, chin-straps do not work, but while waking myself up snoring dozens of times, I noticed one consistent factor - my nostrils stick to their respective sides. I open them and then go back to sleep. But after researching online, I came across your videos, and definitely will give these devices a try. Again, thank you so much and God Bless.
Thanks for the reviews. I tried about 8 different kinds of nasal dilators and my favorite is Intake Breathing. It was a revelation to breathe that clearly. I had no idea how obstructed my nasal breathing was until I tried it.
Thank you for this information. Those tiny tubes inside the nose, I didn't even now there was such thing. Right now I use the breath right nasal strips. They do work.
Thanks much for taking the time to make this video. I was unaware of some of the products.
My first experience with these nasal dilator's was MUTE, and so far it's definitely an improvement. A bit of saline spray to clear out the nasal passages works for me before inserting the dilators. Thank you for a detailed and concise presentation, 👃🏼😴
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea a month ago and put on a CPAP trial but found I couldn’t sleep with any of the masks that I tried. My sleep apnoea only occurred when sleeping on my back. I then bought an O2 Ring to track oxygen desaturation. Sleeping normally without any aids, I recorded an ODI of 32 for the whole night (4 per hour). I then started using the Breath Right nasal strips and the ODI dropped to 17 (whole night). Then I started sleeping on my right side by moving my bed so the side was against the wall, and using pillows, tennis balls in breast pockets of a shirt won backwards, and setting the O2 Ring to wake my by buzzing if my SpO2 dropped below 92%. I’m now down to an ODI of about 2 per night and waking refreshed and energetic for the first time in years. Bye bye CPAP machine. Thank you so much: I’ve watched many of your videos and learnt so much. I think they are fantastic.
It's actually better for you if you sleep on your left side.
@@luigiprovencher8888 why is that?
@@nailbomb3 Something to do with the gastric fluid on your stomach not interactions with another organ or something along those lines.
Huh??? 😂
An ODI of 32 in a night is NOT 'severe' sleep apnea. One of 60+ per HOUR is.
The ENT was charming, articulate, and spoke well of HIS experiences with varied products. There was, to me, no bias as to a particular brand; thus, he wasn’t tangibly benefiting from a manufacturer. Very objectively informative.
He works for a healthcare system [our British NHS] that is designed to help everyone universally at reasonable cost, rather than accumulate wealth.
I've been using the MUTE product for over a year and really love how they've opened up my nostrils. I've watched the part of this video several times and I think you have put them in your nose upside-down...pretty sure the manufacturer suggests putting them in with the size-adjust mechanism up rather than down. If they work for you that way, then so be it. I've put them in that way and they felt mildly uncomfortable. I used to use the BreatheRites, but they are a bit pricey and after 11+ years of using them (often doubled up for more outward pull) they were creating vertical ridges on the outside of my nose! Thanks Vik for all your experience shared and your kind way of presenting the information.
Claming, informative, actually provided research, has an in depth experience.
Bravo...
i cannot thank you enough for this. My breathing became a nightmare and i cannot trust the healthcare system in my country - i have to try my own methods to help me breathing. Thanks a lot. From my heart. Peace :)
I use nose bridge strips after using saline irrigation as I have a horribly deviated septum and the drainage can be an issue, causing excess fluid in my sinuses. In conjunction with the right medical sprays, I've found my sleep quality hugely improved. Trying out the reusable options soon to provide more constant support.
Love all your videos as all relevant to my issues.
I use porous tape and put it on the end of my nose just above the nostril holes pull up and stick along my nose bridge. Basically pulling the nose tip up - helps clear my nose perfectly
I used to have a constantly blocked nose and hay fever. I built up the habit of repeatedly closing my mouth and gently trying to breathe through my nose. At first I could only do it for a few seconds but I gradually built up the time I could comfortably keep my mouth closed. Now I usually fall asleep with my mouth closed, and my nose is usually clear and I have almost no hay fever. I don't have a scrupulously clean house but I'm not sneezing like I used to. It was a kind of use it so I don't lose it change re my nose.
I have seen ads for Breath Right Nasal Strips but never knew there were plastic inserts to open up your nasal passages. I learned something.
Your videos are both helpful and hopeful. Thank you Doctor!
Thank you for the reviews. I just tried Breathe Right a couple of nights ago. The best night sleep that I've had in years.
Kind of a crime they’re so expensive
Hey there Vic, how's it going? You operated on my throat 2 or 3 years ago and I will never be able to thank you enough, it's thoroughly changed my life. Thank you.
I'm still having tons of trouble with my sinus and nasal passage and you did recommend rhinoplasty but I decided against it at the time (stupidly). How would I go about getting back onto the surgery waiting list.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Hope you're well my friend.
So useful - by a trustworthy professional.
Such a lovely thing to say - Thank you!
Your videos are thorough, clear and very detailed. Thanks!
Thank you for your observations. I've tried several nasal dilators but found Max-Air Nose Cones to be the most effective and comfortable.
For 20+ years I was hooked on nasal decongestant sprays. I couldn't lie down without my nose blocking due to chronic swelling caused by overuse of the sprays. My doctor suggested the MUTE device and I gave it a try. Within a couple of weeks the swelling went away and I could finally sleep without nasal spray after years of addiction.
Really? I've been taking Otrivine for 11+ years now and trying to get off it, the spray now lasts about 3hrs before my nose swells, have had surgery twice and both failed
same!
Try them! They totally work @@stevenmullan1075
@@stevenmullan1075Try a probiotic type Lactobif for a week when you decide to dilute the spray and at the same time put a salt spray first and then a drop of congestion spray or children's spray and with days put in a hole and let the second will open automatically and so on in a week or a little more
Thank you. In warm weather the Breathe Right strips tend to come off with perspiration, so I appreciate learning about some alternatives.
Thanks so much for this video and the others, they have been exceptionally helpful and informative in helping me understand sleep apnoea, UARS and other conditions, as well as potential treatments. I have been using the the Mute nasal dilator for the last week and found it to be quite helpful during the night in opening up my nasal passage, which is often constricted (due to scar tissue I think). I believe the dilator has been somewhat helpful with UARS type symptoms, maybe just slightly as you mentioned, but every little bit counts. Note, I don't snore audibly. Interested in Mute's claim it should only be used 10 times, I feel this might be somewhat of a marketing ruse to make sure we keep buying regularly. Interested in other's thoughts and whether there are longer lasting appliances? Also slightly concerned about a person's comments from a physician saying these devices can seriously damage cartilage in your nose. Any further advice on this would be greatly appreciated. I've noticed my septum very slightly irritated in morning. Thank you again, Vik.
Have been really suffering from nose blockages for years now. Will try some of these.
My ENT never mentioned nasal cones, only surgery! I use nasal cones which can be irritating inside after a while, but I found that taking a break in usage for a few days helps. Thank you for a thorough and honest review of the different types!
Great review of nasal dilators, I didn't know there were so many different variations! The nasal cones make my inner walls feel super sore after a night of wearing them because they're just pushing against my raw flesh on my septum and turbinates. However, I do find that they help to open my congestion to drain mucus out if I wear them for a couple of hours during the daytime.
The BreatheRight strips work better but are $1 per night so I'm only using them on really bad nights or when I know I absolutely need to not be falling asleep in the daytime the next day.
I'll definitely be trying the rest of these products to find the best one cuz I know I'll be using them for the rest of my life to help me through each day. Thank you so much for making these videos, they are lifesavers!
BreathRight let loose during the night, I guess because I have a little sweaty face. So it only works for a short time.
Dr. Veer, thank you for making this video. One of the best review videos I have seen.
I've been trying to improve my ability to breathe through my nose recently and I definitely have to say this is great information. I've used both the first internal ones you describe and the strips, and currently I use the strips as they are least 'annoying' to me overall. The difference between having the strip on and not having it can be as much as "I can't breathe through my nose at all" to "oh my gosh I have a new hole in my head to breathe through!" (I'm pretty sure I have nasal valve collapse.) I'm now onto stopping myself from breathing through my nose as I think that causes me to snore.
Thanks for sharing your review. I just ran across this video and will give these a try. It helps to have viewer input too. Plus, you made me laugh, and trust me, getting no sleep/interrupted sleep every night has not seemed funny at all. :)
Any luck on finding something to help you breathe better thru your nose rather than your mouth?
Listen to James Nestor. He did a lot of research and wrote a book called Breath, taping your lips at night REALLY works! Any kind of medical grade tape works 😊
You're stopping yourself from breathing through your nose? Did you mean mouth?
Thank you for sharing this informationl; more people should try them. I have been a sleep technologist for 16 years and only learned about nasal dilators within the last year, which seems rather surprising in retrospect. I have rather skinny nostrils and have started using dilators myself, along with mouth taping to keep my lips closed, and have noticed many benefits including increased energy and morning clarity, more restful sleep, and elimination of problems with my dry morning throat. Before the dilators, I predominately breathed through my mouth at night, and woke up with a terribly dry mouth and throat and would often taste blood in the back of my mouth; this problem is all gone now thanks to these handy little nose rings :)
Which nasal dilator type you use? thank you
A McDonald's straw cut to 7/16 " and reround with a pen work perfect, disposable and FREE !
@@davidsundquist1845 how it work tell me a need a solution ...
@@davidsundquist1845 one problem I can see with using a straw is that the nose hairs will be ineffective at keeping unwanted things out of the nose (which is part of their purpose). Just logic, not an attack. I know some people remove their nose hairs completely, which is not a good idea, but for those people the straw wouldn't change much in terms of nose hair function (since it's gone already).
I agree it's not attractive to see nose hair sticking out and they can tickle, so they could be trimmed just enough to no longer cause those problems. That's different from completely removing nose hair.
great video for a terrible problem
i’ve used the first of these products for about a year now and have had great results
i believe the soft silicone options are actually intended to be a sleeve for the firmer ‘cage’ style devices… if you pair them together you’ll notice the bridge of the soft ones have a channel that perfectly cradles the bridge of the cage style ones… this seems to me to be intended to protect the nasal lining from the rougher surfaces of the cages… but it is also much bulkier in the nose
i use the cages uncovered because using both does not fit me well… i do wish there were more size options but am very grateful for them as they are… i’d rather have a sore nose than feel suffocated all night… i hate breathing thru my mouth and will put up with a lot to avoid it
this was the best, right to the point, +example video on youtube! Thx!
I am using Mute over 5 years and it's the best of all time
I didn't even know my nostrils collapsed when I breathed in. I checked in a mirror and there was the proof.
I had a useless sleep study. The Dr. said my results were unusual and he never gave me or my supplier a prescription. The fight is on. (I'm in Canada)
Thank you so much for this information.
good luck!
Canadian healthcare is "free" for a reason.
Thank you, looking forward to trialing some of these devices!
The inside of the nose is a sophisticated filter made of hairs, mucus and a specially designed surface membrane. Any obstruction or covering of that system will reduce it's effectiveness and could have serious unintended negative effects such as increased viral or bacterial infections.
Hi Vik, every time I come accross one off your podcasts, and see your friendly face, I start automaticly doing my Apnoe work out, currently siting with my tonque out, hope you dont t mind ha ha . Thank you for your work
I often wake up breathless. I will give some of these a shot. thanks for the tips!
do they work ?
@@khaledsabri9458 I just tried some since I had a broken nose from boxing and it definitely helped.
Thank you for your information as a viewer, it helps other viewers so much. Please share type of nasal product you purchased and how it worked for you. I just viewed this video and am ordering nasal strips and MUTE. So would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance. :)
Brilliant video. I find the strips very useful at night. I think I have a slightly deviated septum but not enough for surgery. Are there any long term issues with using these strips or the other products frequently, will they damage or alter the Jose structure etc?
ha, just learned how to use a nasal spray and i'm 48. As someone who woke up this morning with one eye half shut because of a cold that caused my Malar Pad to grow to the size of my little finger, this will give me some relief before i start looking to get my Deviated Septum sorted, thanks Vik
Brilliant review. Thank you.
Can’t wait to get some, I’ve been using nasal spray for years, I think I have withdrawal symptoms when I don’t use it, hopefully it will work for me. Thank you ☺️
Thank you so much Dr I really appreciate your help. I just discovered after years of sinus and allergies, pills, sprays, allergy shots, that my right nostril collapsed and any of my doctors told me that, I just discovered that today from you Gracias ❤❤❤
Hi doc, thanks for the content, I do appreciate it a lot.
A question, for hypertrophied turbines, is it any help to use the nasal strips / dilators?
Helps me sleep deeper . Have deviated septum from last and third broken nose . I’m much old but it helps me sleep more deeply .
Thank as I suffer from not able to breath through my nose at night, especially when I am dehydrated. I tried the mute but it did not work for me.the solid breath right works well for me but the one I used is called Snoreben, and it has a metal curve brace around the outer curve under the septum but if it falls off the piece doesn’t want to stay in the nose very well.
Good on you for showing this information as these devices are largely unknown and not advertised in the media.
Thank you so much, great video ! Didn't know these nose Dilators existed
Iv had surgery for BCC, & since then have some difficulty breathing clearly
Thanks very much for this video. I have a deviated septum and sleep apnea. CUrrently I'm using Breathe Right, but I will give the others a try,
I've been using the Nozovent device for many, many years. Massively reduced my snoring - the first time I used one my wife woke me up because she thought I'd stopped breathing because it was so much quieter than usual!
Great simply great dr. I was wondering about these kind of devices. U explained very well. Thx
Thank you. Very balanced and neutral explanations. The last one, the strip works.
so glad it helped!
Thankyou, I will buy the strips as soon as possible
You are not meant to walk around with it all day...
Say no more. Challenge accepted.
Hahaha!
Thanks for a GREAT video! Really helpful!
Watching this after my Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction in late December 2022. It wasn’t painful yet the week of bleeding then the following week of drip drip drip was annoying af. 2.5 weeks after, breathing through my nostrils is 💯 🙏 no stints, the doc used dissolvable packing. Best investment in my health! Thankfully had dual insurance, no out-of-pocket costs else I’d be on the hook for $13K. Edit: had first Septoplasty done in the early 80’s. It did a deviation about 8 years ago but didn’t want to continue with the amount oxygen I was needing to reduce brain fog.
My Son had his Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction in Mid December 2022. The Doc. informed all went well but his symptoms haven't improved yet(tho was ok for first few weeks) and he is now wanting to see another ENT. The ENT Doc. last examined him on 9th Jan'23 before he took his return flight and was satisfied with healing etc. Wonder what else can he do - How long does it take usually for full recovery post op in practice?
Could you clarify what you mean about " It did a deviation about 8 years ago but didn’t want to continue with the amount oxygen I was needing to reduce brain fog."
I have a deviated septum, terrible brain fog for years. etc...
I used the external sticky type and it helped somewhat. Wash nose and dry before using
Oh Lord that's really helpful even with the dentures. I cant use much of anything till oral surgery done. But some of your tips been really helpful. tq. God bless 🌻💙🙏
thank you doc for the information and the devices you ve shown .i do appreciate your British accent but i wonder if these devices are efficient for everyone and if they are available on the Algerian market or not !
GOD Bless you, Sir
Honestly, you are a Hero in my eyes
I use mute. Works great. Took a while to “ break in” my nostrils, but wouldn’t sleep without it. I use it a lot longer than they say you should. Pack of 3. First time you get them order the pack with the three different sizes. After that pay attention to the size that fits you best. Also they all are a little bit adjustable so mess with them till they are comfortable. As you sue them for a few months you can start to expand them a little. Much less snoring is a bonus. Good luck!
Very good tip in getting all size pack.i usually come to that same conclusion but after looking thru the choices for too long of things lol
How long do you use them for?
U still use it?
same!
Thanks was looking for a video with these reviews, thanks.I am currently using the last one .
I use the solid cone. I cut the center bar and tie a thread using a sewing needle using thread that's thin and matching the color of the skin. I shorten mine so they don't show as his did (with scissors ). If the nose is running they don't do as well but if you rarely run then it may work for you in public ( you don't look like a nerd ). It does not work with facemask filters for covid ( I built up a sore ). Anything pressing against the nose can mess up a lot of these devices. Note: that I breath fairly descent. I use them because smoke causes congestion ( cigarette or welding smoke )
The AirMax is the only one helping me.
Thank you Mr Veer. Is there a video in your series that offers advice on corrective nose surgery?
Excellent! Very informative videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much I really appreciate this I just had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction and Latera implants put in about 2 months ago however although my breathing has increased half the time my right nostrils collapse often I'll be trying these nasal dialators
I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and I sleep with my mouth closed. I also have a deviated septum and a small nose with collapsible nostrils. I'm excited to try these.
Did this work?
Another great video, thank you for sharing. Have you any thoughts on how to retrain to nasal breathing if you do have osa? Was considering the chin strap but won't be after watching this video.
If you are very mild with no hypoxia, and no straining on the RIP bands, then I guess it would be safe to use the chin strap, but honestly I would sort the OSA first, and then deal with the nasal breathing.
This was an extremely helpful video thank you. I love your videos you pop up, they’re extremely informative.
I went and bought some silicone dilators and found the left nostril was so much better but sadly my left one was still blocked! Oh well not sure what to do now. 🙂
For nasal splits (I wear one every night) the center does not need to be sticky for them to work. Only the ends which are pulling. When you peal back the release paper to expose the sticky surface, put 1 of the 2 pieces of release paper in the middle and you will avoid a lot of the redness and reaction to the adhesive.
I've started using Mute recently, combined with mouth taping, and I'm feeling sooo much better each day! I have also noticed that my mouth tape stays on until I wake up, whereas before, I did not. I'm sure it's no coincidence that this happened after introducing Mute. It's great to have two cheap and really effective sleep aids.
Dr. Veer: I use a nasal PILLOWS CPAP mask, which presses right up against the tip of the nostrils with its silicone pads, and yet I have nasal congestion. I would suppose that that pillows mask would be incompatible with any of the nasal dilators you discuss, since the bridge of the dilator would prevent the pillow from making a good seal. Would you agree? In that case, only the BreatheRight strips would seem to be promising, since they don’t abut against the nostril tips.
After seeing an ENT I got the surgery. I was in surgery for 6 hours! It was the longest the dr ever had. My septum was so deviated my nose was completely blocked in one side. I think it’s worth trying this first, then talking to a specialist
Dear Doctor Veer,
I would like to ask your opinion on the moves described in the video with the title
"Drain Sinus & Clear Stuffy Nose in 1 Move"
Could it be harmful to do this daily?
My friend, Thank you so much for the information, most useful! I do not intend at all to sound "Nerdy" or "An Expert in the topic" but I have been analyzing The key factor(s) for the perfection and improvement of this concept you are describing. I am convinced the answer is in working and utilizing The Law of Hemodynamics, by the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, describing all the "Factors" influencing the "liquid flow" (Air) or (the viscosity of it)which I think factor can be considered and calculated by other equations as Darcy-Weisbach equation. What I mean is, taking into consideration the property of tensility of the "perfect" or most appropriate material that can handle the involved stressors, recreating the perfect components of the perfect object needed, these calculations which are simple, can be transformed into the right strong but tensile structure with perfect thickness. with recoil etc, thinner caliber, better airflow.....A must! Is the expertise of and the understanding of materials (essential), and the creation of the proper "plastics" or materials that would develop this product.
I tried to bring this up to some engineer's friends, and they only focused on the $$$$ Factor, which I am not that interested in. Being from England and socialized medicine, I think it could be more freely studied if any value or worth is found. Just a Family Doc in a Capitalist Country.
Hi, I find your comment very unique and interesting. Thanks for opening up this ideas
Thank you for the review. By the look of the packaging, I assume you're using the sports version from Airmax, correct? I was wondering how their normal model (purple/white packaging) and this sports version differ. Thank you.
Thanks very much for that useful information. I have obstructive sleep apnoea and use a Somnoguard mandibular advancement device combined with a Breathright strip. This works very well for me and allows me to get a proper nights sleep. I tried the CPAP machine but found it to be worse than the problem.
I always find his lectures informative and to the point. Thank you.
Have a deviated nasal septum, allergies, and some chronic sinusitis and have used the Breathe-Right strips intermittently for years with good result.
Thank you for sharing this helpful info ! :)
Great information, I will repost it on my Facebook, my grandson plays sports and might like it.
I hope it helps him and any others, thank you.
Thank you for this!
Just returned from my doctors appt. He has recommended this so I might just get a good nights sleep! Not thrilled to put something up my nose but if it helps it’s worth it.
Thanks for the quality content
I have just started using Mute about 10 days ago. Iam definitely delighted with it as I am sleeping much longer ❤
wonderful video, thank you!
I have used all these products but lately have not needed them. Two things I have done the last few months is quitting most dairy including cheese and taken pre and probiotics. My sinuses have been much less congested. Other than improved circulation I can't explain it. Worth a try.
Great review!
They sound unpleasant, but i appreciate the evaluations.
7:17 To avoid that with the nasal strips, and the pain it creates, I put them with a slight gap so it's not touching in the middle, and they work perfectly as intended.
Nose vents work. I love how they open up my right nostril which has a slight deviated septum. When it’s inserted I feel as though I can breath!
Doc, when i blow my nose to “open up” my nasal valve collapse, it actually makes it worse. So I tend to not blow my nose, but then the pressure builds up in my face all day. But it is a relief when I’m not blowing my nose, it’s more manageable. Should I refrain from blowing my nose?
I use the breathe rite strips and a tiny bit of vasseline on the bridge of the nose fixes the irritation problem but the ends of the strip adhere sufficiently for me. Just be careful, peeling it off your nose because I've peeled off skin which adhered to the end tabs. The name brand adhesive is just too strong for my skin. Kroger makes their own brand which is not as stiff but the adhesive is better for my skin. It's a trade off. Also, the tan straps made by Kroger stick better than the white straps. I don't know why but sometimes the white ones don't stick all night. Try them, you might do alright with the cheaper Kroger brand.
Thank you soooooooooooo much for your info re Kroger brands strips. Live 6 blocks away from Kroger store. Will give these a try. Definitely appreciate saving money after trying so many chin straps.
My allergic reaction to the glue on the Breathe Right strips forced me to discontinue them. I have worn two different night guards (grind teeth in sleep) and developed an allergy (sores in mouth) to both of the materials after 6-12 months of use. Really hoping that one of the internal nasal dilators will work without a reaction to it, too. THANK YOU for all your very helpful lessons and videos!
I use Breathe Right as well and found that if I stick the sides to my nose but leave a small air gap in the middle (not stuck to the top of nose), I get less irritation from the glue. perhaps that will help you.
There may be multiple causes of teeth grinding. One is magnesium deficiency. Just sharing info if you want to learn about it and maybe try supplementing.
Great video! Many thanks 👍
Before I started using nasal dialators, I was mouth breathing and, due to dry mouth, i would drink about a litre of water though the night and get up to go to the bathroom repeatedly. The cheap silicone nasal dialators helped greatly. I tried the rather expensive Mute but didn't see any added value.
I have now tried Nasal Splints and a fun way to see how effective they are is to put them on and then try to inhale as strong as possible from your nose. Without you will notice your nostrils narrowing, as usual. With? With the "cleared airway" It creates so much suction force that my nostrils shut pretty much completely with a small gap at the top. Works for me!
I use breath Right as my stupid nose closes if I Inhale quickly through it, as shown. A tip or two! The centre piece actually does not need to be adhesive. I tear a strip from the peel of bits and stick it in the middle. The width of the peel off bits are the perfect size. Place it smooth side towards your skin, and hey presto, no irritation of the bridge of the nose. Second tip, always wet the strip and leave it for a while before removing it. They will then peel off without irritating your skin. Hope this helps, 🧡
Hi, I got small passage through nose and it starts me mouth breathing a lot at night with loud snores.
I had surgery done to create more passage and it got slightly better, I now talk less in a nasal way but I still get snoring problems.
The Breathe Right strips work very well, but tend to be difficult to get off. And I need to remember taking it off in the morning before work :)
I also used the Nozovent also but most nights i lose it somewhere and have to look everywhere for it.
Will look at these dilator alternatives and try a couple of them, thank you.