Breathe Right Nasal Strips Reviews
Breathe Right nasal strips are drug-free, nonprescription devices that work mechanically–from the outside–to gently open nasal passages and make breathing easier. Each nasal strip consists of two flat, parallel bands of plastic embedded in a special adhesive pad. When properly placed across the nose, the bands attempt to straighten, gently lifting the sides of the nose and widening the nasal valve, instantly making it easier to breathe. Breathe Right strips can ease snoring, nasal congestion due to a cold or allergies, breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum, and troubled sleep caused by minor breathing problems. In addition, the strips can help make exercise more efficient by reducing the energy needed to breathe, letting you redirect your efforts to other aspects of your workout. This package includes small- to medium-size nasal strips.
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I’ve been a nose drop addict for most of my life. No allergies or hay fever…just congestion when I lie down. 15 years ago, I had a rhinoplasty that seemed to have corrected the problem, but the effect only lasted a couple years. Since then, I haven’t gone to sleep with out a hit of Afrin at bedtime. Recently, I’ve had to increase use of this 12 hour product (that you’re not supposed to take for more than 3 days) to several times a day for congestion as well as during the night. This is considered a ‘rebound’ effect. Like any addictive drug,the more you use,the more you have to use to get the desired relief. A few weeks ago I began to notice blood when I blew my nose and got very concerned.
My husband has used Breath Right strips since they first came out for snoring (they proved about 75% effective…he still snores if he sleeps on his back)and suggested I try them for the congestion. The reason I was reluctant is because the bridge of my nose has been rebuilt from cartiledge and the skin is very thin, so I was worried about the agressive nature of the adhesive pressing the strip into my nose. But I was desperate to kick the nose drop habit, so I finally gave the BRs a try. So far, so good! Its been almost a week and I haven’t had to use any nose spray at all in my left nostril, and am down to one little drop in my right nostril before bedtime…as opposed to using the spray 4 times a day! I put the strip slightly lower than is recommended, over the fleshier part of my nose, and they still seem to work fine. No more blood…and no runny nose like I used to have from using so much nose spray! Hopefully, I’ll eventually not even need that one drop I’m down to.
I take them off in the shower, to minimize the pulling on the skin. When I run out of the tan, I might try the clear ones that have a less agressive adhesive. I’m giving them 4 stars instead of 5 because of the price and because they were less than 100% effective in stopping my husband’s snoring (but still a major improvement). If I can permantly break the nose spray habit and reverse any damage done to my breathing passages, the cost will be well worth it.
OK. There are two main groups of “users” for this product – those who wear the product on their noses and hopefully find some benefit, and their sleep mates who no longer have to listen to snoring that ranges from a light whistling to a full blown deforestation each night. I fall into the latter category, although my sinus problems have me tempted to try the (small) strips out for myself some time soon. My husband uses the strips and he notices a slight improvement in his own sleep, some benefits in his breathing and a less dry mouth on waking. I have to say YAY for the inventor. These rock!