Nasal Strips for Breathing: How They Work for Sleep, Congestion and Workouts
Nasal strips are external nasal dilators that gently lift the sides of the nose to widen the nasal passage and make nasal breathing easier. They are usually meant to help people with nasal airflow restriction, nighttime congestion and some types of snoring. Besides this, nasal strips are also used during workouts to support nasal breathing. However, nasal strips do not treat sleep apnoea or the underlying causes of chronic nasal congestion. Here is all that you need to know about these strips.