Can Nose Strips Help Me?
Tell us when your breathing feels restricted and we will show you whether external nose strips may suit your sleep, snoring, exercise or everyday breathing routine.
Nose strips are not a treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea, asthma, severe breathing difficulty or chronic nasal obstruction. Persistent one-sided blockage, witnessed breathing pauses, choking, gasping or major daytime sleepiness should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.
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Can Nose Strips Help You Breathe More Comfortably?
Nose strips are flexible external bands worn across the outside of the nose. Their spring-like structure gently lifts the nasal sidewalls, helping the front of the nasal passages feel more open. They do not contain medication and do not go inside the nose.
On The Nose Co offers nose strips for snoring and nighttime breathing , sports nose strips for running and training , clear nose strips for discreet wear and reusable magnetic nasal strips .
Who may benefit from nose strips?
Nose strips may be worth trying when breathing feels more difficult through the nose, when the nasal sidewalls appear to narrow during inhalation, when mild congestion contributes to nighttime discomfort, or when a person wants additional external nasal support during running or exercise.
When are nose strips less likely to help?
Nose strips may be less effective when snoring originates mainly from the throat or tongue, when nasal obstruction is located deeper inside the nose, or when symptoms are associated with a medical condition. They do not treat sleep apnoea and cannot replace medical assessment.
How quickly should you notice a difference?
The lifting effect begins as soon as a strip is applied correctly. The simplest test is to wear one during a typical night, walk, warm-up or training session and compare how the front of the nose feels before and after application.
How should nose strips be applied?
Wash and fully dry the skin, position the strip across the lower bridge of the nose, and press the centre and ends firmly. Apply sports strips before sweating and avoid moisturiser, sunscreen or facial oil beneath the adhesive area.