I found the Mute/Turbine nasal dilators extremely beneficial but the sharp plastic corners on the backs of the wings were causing a sore spot to develop inside my right nostril. I recommend anyone who tries these and encounters this problem to file down the sharp/pointy plastic bits (tho if you use a nail file for this, make sure that’s it’s sterile!). Rounding down those edges/points made a huge difference in terms of comfort 👌👌👌
I can tell you that the Mute dilators do work very well providing you buy the right size. It does take a few nights to get used to and I found that they can cause a raw spot if you are not very careful inserting and removing them. I suspect it depends on the shape of your nose.
I have tried the breathe right strips and they work great, but I have an oily nose so they don't always stay on the entire night. I would have a red nose for awhile after peeling it off in the morning. I am currently trying the Intake magnets. This is way more comfortable, but am still looking for the right placement of the magnets. The adhesive mechanism is similar to a bandaid and they have stayed on for over 24 hours. It also comes with 4 sizes to try. I also tape my mouth. If I can't find a good placement with the magnets, then the product might not work for me. It is also way more expensive than the breath right strips. Another product I tried is the NasalAid. It was one size and it works to dilate the nose but kept falling out. It is basically a coated wire cut and folded into a U shape, then bent in half with 2 prongs that are inserted into your nose, and the other end rests on top of your nose. It is coated in silicone. When I was side sleeping, it was also pushed against one side of my nose, causing soreness the next day. Due to it falling out, even after trying to bend it to fit, I gave up and moved on. I have tried nasal nose cones in the past and they were painful, so I have been reluctant to try anything in my nose, but that is the next step. Thanks for mentioning this. I am looking at the difference between Mute and Airmax.
I was losing chunks of skin to the Breathe Right strips. The Mute is a real game changer. My nose is messed up due to a botched septoplasty. This is the first time in a while I can breathe like anyone else. The small is really kid small. I use a medium.
I like the Breath Right strips ... But I never "peel" them off. I let them fall off in the shower. A few rounds of washing my face and letting hot water run over it usually does the trick. And I use the extra strongs. I am getting ready to try the Snore nose vents. They get a good star rating on Amazon.
I use the solid cones. 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 (sticking out of the nose ) 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 ).Not for sleep
Thank you Dr. The one question that hovers on my lips always is the nasal cones appear to be too short for the likes of me who have deviated septum a little deeper inside. Are the cones of a standard length and would longer ones be acceptable medically? Thanks for any suggestions!
Thank you for this video. I use a CPAP machine with mask that covers nose and mouth. I have large inferior turbinates so I end up breathing through my mouth (with the mask) on while sound asleep! What’s the point? I need to try a turbine dilator. I would love to have an open nasal passage. Surgery to reduce turbinates is brutal. No way. Best wishes.
Heres a crazy thought. Would pulling the nostril section towards the bridge of ur Nose work? Hot topic may be able to give a more permanent fix for a fraction of the cost of surgery. Tho u would look pretty unusual 4sure :)
The bulkiness of the silicon inserts is a problem for me. They hit a nerve and make me sneeze. I used to have a slimline scaffold made of surgical wire, but unfortunately they don't make them now.
I may ask an Alibaba manufacturer already making adhesive nostril strips to make the Intake product for a tiny fraction of the price. The most effective method I’ve experienced is a raw vegan diet with no fiber. Fruit and veggie juice help, and fresh spirulina for calories is the best. Also, cannabis vapor or edibles also helps hock up mucus, resulting in clear airways
Speaking with a good ENT for guidance on this would be helpful. Dr. Zaghi at the Breathe Institute in LA would be a good resource for answering your question. I believe he does Zoom consultations as well.
Thx for sharing. The breath right they just come off after an hour or so. The second option I tried and it didn't help. I live in Canada and were can I find the third product thx
Mute nose works really well for my nasal valve collapse.. tell me how long I can use it for obviously when I wash it up to 5 times a day? I feel great with it and I want to be able to use it during a day as well. I hope it wont make any problems for me if i use it all the time because I have to?
I imagine if you are washing these thoroughly and often you can use them as long as they maintain their integrity. One potential problem I can see occurring with constant use is elongation of the soft tissues around the nostrils, so when Mute is removed and the nostrils are not passively propped open, there may be issues with the body's natural ability to flare/keep open the nostrils from not having to do so actively for so long and with the now elongated tissues. I have not worked with anyone who has worn Mute so often, though, so I do not know that the risk of this happening outweighs the benefits in your case or any case at this point.
@@allsleepashley Wow very good response.This is exactly what I was thinking next.Because I will use them all the time.The tip of my nose protrudes a lot that my nostril airway becomes very thin and even all the way inside my nose the airway gets thinner or completely blocked.I didn’t really realize till I was older because now I have chronic stress and anxiety very easily.Pulling my nostrils feels like heaven honestly.I will talk to a doctor about this.I never really knew my nose was this bad.
@@allsleepashley hi Ashley. Just a thought, wouldn't using them for long stretch out the nasal alae for people who have small nasal apertures? So that would be good right?
I'm afraid it's going to have to be Hale (or equivalent) for me. I used extra-strength Breathe Rights and my wife said all it did was make it sound like I wasn't hitting a choke point and just made me snore deeper/ more consistently 😂 Plus, in the long term, it stretched out my skin on my nose, so that it looked wrinkled for awhile. So had to stop and let that collagen get back to work (if the damage hadn't been too much, in my mid-forties lol). I was afraid I'd have a wrinkled nose for the rest of my life.
My nose is too sensitive on the inside for the inserts and daily use of the strips causes skin irritation on the outside. You ever heard of smooth u-shaped devices that hook on the outside of the nostril and attach to a strap around the back of the head? Not talking about the big things like cpap - just small thing to gently pull the nostrils apart a bit. Sounds like it would work...wonder why I can't find it? I noticed a site a couple years with someone selling these but it disappeared the next day, so not sure.
I need something for sleeping. The external ones like Mute hurts my nose when I wear them, so I go with extra strength Breath Right Strips. Unfortunately these make my nose break out with pimples even with the sensitive skin breath right strips. So I have to limit my usage. I try not to use them more than 2 or 3 days in a row and try to go at least the same amount days in a row not using them. I wish there was a solution for these not to cause me to break out since they work well for me.
@@allsleepashley I researched those before and didn't like the fact that they have adhesive. Even though less surface area as Breath Right Strips for the adhesive, probably will have the same issues.
@@misterclownface Yes, the adhesive for Intake is a bit stronger/messier than Breathe Right strips. Good luck with this process. Please let me know if you find an alternative to Breathe Right strips that doesn't cause you to break out. I'm sure it would be helpful to people on this channel. Thank you!
Thank you! Are there new and old versions of Hale? I just looked at their website and only see one variation of dilators. Do you like these more than Mute? If so, why? How long do they last before you need to replace them?
Once you try Sleep Right you'll throw all the others away. No comparison. I've purchased and tried them all. Sleep Right stays in place, all night, and does not cause any pain.
I have no experience with this product and have not seen any patients who have used it. The research that exists on it shows that it's not as effective as a CPAP in lowering AHI and that it is more effective at lowering AHI in patients with no nasal obstruction compared to those with nasal obstruction.
Do you think any of these would help for issues breathing due to allergies? My problem is that my nasal passages get so swollen and irritated they close and I hate it !!
Depending on the severity, dilators may help you. Controlled pauses may be worth trying daily to see if this helps decrease the congestion enough to improve your nasal breathing.
@@xandralinest89 I take loratadine daily (it takes 3 weeks to notice the full effects) No side effects and it’s pretty cheap if you get them at Walgreens as opposed to Claritin which is the same thing but $$$ Good luck!
I patented a nasal dilator, Nose Clip, after trying several. Mine is best for me. I can send you prototypes if you want. I want to market the patent. Thanks, Bill
Hi Ashley, I have Recumbent Rhinitis and after trying many products, I patented NoseClips nasal dilator. I would like to send you some. They are not for sale yet, (I need testing), but I've used them for 7 years now. If you send me an address, I will send you some. Thanks, Bill
I found the Mute/Turbine nasal dilators extremely beneficial but the sharp plastic corners on the backs of the wings were causing a sore spot to develop inside my right nostril. I recommend anyone who tries these and encounters this problem to file down the sharp/pointy plastic bits (tho if you use a nail file for this, make sure that’s it’s sterile!). Rounding down those edges/points made a huge difference in terms of comfort 👌👌👌
Love Intake. Shocking how well they work. There aren’t magnets in the tape it’s metal. The magnets are on the actual ridged strip. Worth every penny.
Absolutely fantastic video ,great great information thank you very much!
exactly what I need to see! thank you!
Yes it is easier after those exercises, thrilled to try this, thank you!
I can tell you that the Mute dilators do work very well providing you buy the right size. It does take a few nights to get used to and I found that they can cause a raw spot if you are not very careful inserting and removing them. I suspect it depends on the shape of your nose.
Yes, very good point! The variety size pack is helpful initially.
I have tried the breathe right strips and they work great, but I have an oily nose so they don't always stay on the entire night. I would have a red nose for awhile after peeling it off in the morning. I am currently trying the Intake magnets. This is way more comfortable, but am still looking for the right placement of the magnets. The adhesive mechanism is similar to a bandaid and they have stayed on for over 24 hours. It also comes with 4 sizes to try. I also tape my mouth. If I can't find a good placement with the magnets, then the product might not work for me. It is also way more expensive than the breath right strips. Another product I tried is the NasalAid. It was one size and it works to dilate the nose but kept falling out. It is basically a coated wire cut and folded into a U shape, then bent in half with 2 prongs that are inserted into your nose, and the other end rests on top of your nose. It is coated in silicone. When I was side sleeping, it was also pushed against one side of my nose, causing soreness the next day. Due to it falling out, even after trying to bend it to fit, I gave up and moved on. I have tried nasal nose cones in the past and they were painful, so I have been reluctant to try anything in my nose, but that is the next step. Thanks for mentioning this. I am looking at the difference between Mute and Airmax.
Doctors that have this energy are always so cool
How would you describe it exactly?
@@JasonActualization relax lofi type beat vibe.
Thank you for sharing.
Useful vid. Thanks
NOSON is great for me. A little more expensive, but not painful at all. You need to take care of it to keep it in shape.
I was losing chunks of skin to the Breathe Right strips.
The Mute is a real game changer. My nose is messed up due to a botched septoplasty. This is the first time in a while I can breathe like anyone else. The small is really kid small. I use a medium.
I like the Breath Right strips ... But I never "peel" them off. I let them fall off in the shower. A few rounds of washing my face and letting hot water run over it usually does the trick. And I use the extra strongs. I am getting ready to try the Snore nose vents. They get a good star rating on Amazon.
I love the noson ones and hate hate hate the airmax ones in comparison
great video
I use the solid cones. 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 (sticking out of the nose ) 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 ).Not for sleep
Thank you Dr. The one question that hovers on my lips always is the nasal cones appear to be too short for the likes of me who have deviated septum a little deeper inside. Are the cones of a standard length and would longer ones be acceptable medically? Thanks for any suggestions!
My problem comes when pollen is dropping. I'm trying the strips for the first time. I hope it works
Hale Nasal Dilators are working great for me - i actually removed the pull strap and when I put them in no one notices them
Thank you for the help. I have a problem with the valve in my nose.
Let me know if I can help in any way!
@@allsleepashley Thank you. I also get watery eyes. Do you have the same problem.
@@barbaravickerman7520 I do not.
Thank you for this video. I use a CPAP machine with mask that covers nose and mouth. I have large inferior turbinates so I end up breathing through my mouth (with the mask) on while sound asleep! What’s the point? I need to try a turbine dilator. I would love to have an open nasal passage. Surgery to reduce turbinates is brutal. No way. Best wishes.
Heres a crazy thought. Would pulling the nostril section towards the bridge of ur Nose work? Hot topic may be able to give a more permanent fix for a fraction of the cost of surgery. Tho u would look pretty unusual 4sure :)
Should one wear it all day in order to widen the nasal path?
For some, Allergy testing and desensitization treatment by injection every month, works great.
The bulkiness of the silicon inserts is a problem for me. They hit a nerve and make me sneeze. I used to have a slimline scaffold made of surgical wire, but unfortunately they don't make them now.
Thanks!!!!
You are very welcome.
Good
Can you open I want to see the intake
I may ask an Alibaba manufacturer already making adhesive nostril strips to make the Intake product for a tiny fraction of the price. The most effective method I’ve experienced is a raw vegan diet with no fiber. Fruit and veggie juice help, and fresh spirulina for calories is the best. Also, cannabis vapor or edibles also helps hock up mucus, resulting in clear airways
Sounds terrible
Hola!.Que tal son los de la marca Noson,de origen Suizo?!
Justo los acabo de comprar y me acaban de llegar y son una maravilla.
How do i decide when i need to go for deviated septum surgery? I tried turbinate reduction, nasal dilators. I have nasal wall collapse too.
Speaking with a good ENT for guidance on this would be helpful. Dr. Zaghi at the Breathe Institute in LA would be a good resource for answering your question. I believe he does Zoom consultations as well.
Thx for sharing. The breath right they just come off after an hour or so. The second option I tried and it didn't help.
I live in Canada and were can I find the third product thx
Clean your nose with isopropyl alcohol before applying the strips … try CLEAR PASSAGE STRIPS
much better IMO
@@tngerman thx very much
Mute nose works really well for my nasal valve collapse.. tell me how long I can use it for obviously when I wash it up to 5 times a day?
I feel great with it and I want to be able to use it during a day as well. I hope it wont make any problems for me if i use it all the time because I have to?
I imagine if you are washing these thoroughly and often you can use them as long as they maintain their integrity.
One potential problem I can see occurring with constant use is elongation of the soft tissues around the nostrils, so when Mute is removed and the nostrils are not passively propped open, there may be issues with the body's natural ability to flare/keep open the nostrils from not having to do so actively for so long and with the now elongated tissues. I have not worked with anyone who has worn Mute so often, though, so I do not know that the risk of this happening outweighs the benefits in your case or any case at this point.
@@allsleepashley Wow very good response.This is exactly what I was thinking next.Because I will use them all the time.The tip of my nose protrudes a lot that my nostril airway becomes very thin and even all the way inside my nose the airway gets thinner or completely blocked.I didn’t really realize till I was older because now I have chronic stress and anxiety very easily.Pulling my nostrils feels like heaven honestly.I will talk to a doctor about this.I never really knew my nose was this bad.
@@damian4727 Good luck as you embark on solving this problem!
@@allsleepashley Thank you!🙏🏻
@@allsleepashley hi Ashley. Just a thought, wouldn't using them for long stretch out the nasal alae for people who have small nasal apertures? So that would be good right?
I just wanted to add one more thing if you don’t mind answering I have a deviated septum would that be an issue with any of these?
I have a deviated septum and the Intake works wonders. No more waking congested. I highly recommend them.
I'm afraid it's going to have to be Hale (or equivalent) for me. I used extra-strength Breathe Rights and my wife said all it did was make it sound like I wasn't hitting a choke point and just made me snore deeper/ more consistently 😂 Plus, in the long term, it stretched out my skin on my nose, so that it looked wrinkled for awhile. So had to stop and let that collagen get back to work (if the damage hadn't been too much, in my mid-forties lol). I was afraid I'd have a wrinkled nose for the rest of my life.
Hale Breathing Aid is solid
My nose is too sensitive on the inside for the inserts and daily use of the strips causes skin irritation on the outside.
You ever heard of smooth u-shaped devices that hook on the outside of the nostril and attach to a strap around the back of the head?
Not talking about the big things like cpap - just small thing to gently pull the nostrils apart a bit.
Sounds like it would work...wonder why I can't find it?
I noticed a site a couple years with someone selling these but it disappeared the next day, so not sure.
Try NOSON - a little more expensive but good
I need something for sleeping. The external ones like Mute hurts my nose when I wear them, so I go with extra strength Breath Right Strips. Unfortunately these make my nose break out with pimples even with the sensitive skin breath right strips. So I have to limit my usage. I try not to use them more than 2 or 3 days in a row and try to go at least the same amount days in a row not using them.
I wish there was a solution for these not to cause me to break out since they work well for me.
Have you tried Intake Dilators?
@@allsleepashley I researched those before and didn't like the fact that they have adhesive. Even though less surface area as Breath Right Strips for the adhesive, probably will have the same issues.
@@misterclownface Yes, the adhesive for Intake is a bit stronger/messier than Breathe Right strips. Good luck with this process. Please let me know if you find an alternative to Breathe Right strips that doesn't cause you to break out. I'm sure it would be helpful to people on this channel. Thank you!
Getting tired of the breathing strips so I tried Snore Bastion they are great and you can get multi pack for aiming then order your size. Alot better
Hale new version of dilator is amazing.
Thank you! Are there new and old versions of Hale? I just looked at their website and only see one variation of dilators. Do you like these more than Mute? If so, why? How long do they last before you need to replace them?
Once you try Sleep Right you'll throw all the others away. No comparison. I've purchased and tried them all. Sleep Right stays in place, all night, and does not cause any pain.
I tape my mouth with lips sealed when I go to sleep. Perfect breathing now.
there is a product on the market that is called "Provent sleep apnea therapy" can this product help for sleep apnea?
I have no experience with this product and have not seen any patients who have used it.
The research that exists on it shows that it's not as effective as a CPAP in lowering AHI and that it is more effective at lowering AHI in patients with no nasal obstruction compared to those with nasal obstruction.
Do you think any of these would help for issues breathing due to allergies? My problem is that my nasal passages get so swollen and irritated they close and I hate it !!
Depending on the severity, dilators may help you. Controlled pauses may be worth trying daily to see if this helps decrease the congestion enough to improve your nasal breathing.
@@allsleepashley thank you , appreciate your response!! :)
@@xandralinest89 I take loratadine daily (it takes 3 weeks to notice the full effects)
No side effects and it’s pretty cheap if you get them at Walgreens as opposed to Claritin which is the same thing but $$$
Good luck!
@@Coppretta I'll try that thank you 💖
@@Coppretta im curious why my doctor didn't prescribe me with loratadines? he's giving me antihistamine and antibiotic.
I patented a nasal dilator, Nose Clip, after trying several. Mine is best for me. I can send you prototypes if you want. I want to market the patent. Thanks, Bill
How can I try these ? Plz get back to me
@@tngerman Hi. If you send me your address, I will send you a few Nose Clips, Thanks, Bill Gilbert
@@tngerman I can send you samples if you tell me where.
Did you get your patent? Thanks
yes@@kb8891
Probably a better option would be a nasal stent, dillators never did the trick for me
Who inserts these stents and where can you find them
nasal stents are a surgical procedure, might even be outpatient surgery these days
@@tngerman
By any chance Did you act in DARYL DIXON web series
Hi Ashley, I have Recumbent Rhinitis and after trying many products, I patented NoseClips nasal dilator. I would like to send you some. They are not for sale yet, (I need testing), but I've used them for 7 years now. If you send me an address, I will send you some. Thanks, Bill
Hi Bill, can you email me directly at ashleysommerspt@gmail.com? I have several patients who can help you test these.
@@allsleepashleyI use the first it’s help me much better
My question is there operations to open nose
I can’t use this Always
Thank you
cute nose +face
NoseClips have just been patented and are prototypes, so you can not buy them.
I get results with surgical tape at a fraction of the cost.
how do you attach the tape? I'm assuming Micropore tape. thx.
Nasal lifter
great video