This can help ease breathing through your nose and may reducesnoring.
This does not occur as it should when there is a nasal obstruction.
Breathe Right is one popular brand of nasal strips, though there are others.
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Do Nasal Strips Really Work?
Other studies have found more mixed results in how effective nasal strips can be.
A comprehensive literature review found only a small improvement in snoring when Breathe Right strips were used.
There is also a prescription internal dilation option called Provent and a similar non-prescription variation called Theravent.
After drawing air into the nose, these devices reduce the amount of air exhaled.
However, nasal dilators are not right for everyoneespecially those with sleep apnea.
It may be necessary to undergo asleep studyto identify the cause of your snoring.
All of these may completely eliminate snoring.
Summary
Nasal strips are flexible bands that fit along the bridge of the nose.
They are used to pop swing open the nasal passages to improve airflow, which may reduce snoring.
If you have persistent snoring, you should seek additional medical evaluation.
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