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This article was co-authored by Andrea Rudominer, MD, MPH. Dr. Andrea Rudominer is a board certified Pediatrician and board certified Integrative Medicine Doctor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Rudominer has over 15 years of medical care experience and specializes in preventive health care, obesity, adolescent care, ADHD, and culturally competent care. Dr. Rudominer received her MD from the University of California, Davis, and completed a residency at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. Dr. Rudominer also has an MPH in Maternal Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Member of the American Board of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Member and Delegate of the California Medical Association, and a Member of the Santa Clara County Medical Association.
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When applied to your nose correctly, a Breathe Right nasal strip can help relieve nasal congestion, improve breathing, and reduce snoring. Breathe Right nasal strips are designed to gently lift the sides of your nose and open your nasal passages.
How to Use a Nasal Strip
- Wash and dry your face.
- Peel off the adhesive.
- Stick one side of the strip right above where your nostril flares out.
- Bring the strip across and attach the other side.
- Press down on the ends of the strip and across the bridge of your nose.
Steps
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![Step 1 Wash the surface of your nose using gentle, mild soap.]()
Wash the surface of your nose using gentle, mild soap. Cleaning your nose thoroughly will help remove dirt and oil from your skin, and allow the strip to adhere to your nose more effectively.[1] -
![Step 2 Use a soft towel to gently pat your nose dry.]()
Use a soft towel to gently pat your nose dry.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Peel away the liner attached to the adhesive side of the Breathe Right nasal strip.]()
Peel away the liner attached to the adhesive side of the Breathe Right nasal strip.[2] -
![Step 4 Place the strip adhesive-side down across the bridge of your nose.]()
Place the strip adhesive-side down across the bridge of your nose. The strip should be positioned across the area located just above the flare of each nostril.[3] -
![Step 5 Press down on the ends of the strip gently to ensure that the adhesive strip sticks fully to your nose.]()
Press down on the ends of the strip gently to ensure that the adhesive strip sticks fully to your nose.[4] -
![Step 6 Rub your fingers gently across the top of the strip to verify that the strip is secured to your nose.]()
Rub your fingers gently across the top of the strip to verify that the strip is secured to your nose.[5]
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Tips
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Try to position the nasal strip as carefully and as accurately on your nose as possible the first time around to avoid having to remove and reposition the strip. In most cases, there may not be enough adhesive left on the strip to support repositioning.Thanks
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Apply a small amount of talcum powder to the surface of your nose after toweling dry to soak up excess moisture or sweat, especially if you tend to have oily skin. The application of talcum powder can help the strip adhere more efficiently to your nose -- especially if you tend to toss and turn throughout the night.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-to-breathe-better/how-breathe-right-nasal-strips-work.html
- ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-to-breathe-better/how-breathe-right-nasal-strips-work.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uWi1zuaRg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uWi1zuaRg
- ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-breathe-right-strips-work.html
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The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any kind of health treatment.
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