Unblock your Nose WITHOUT Surgery - A Review of Nasal Dilators

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In this video I am going to review nasal dilators - the internal and external types. I'll explain what they are, how they work and I'll try each device myself and give you my thoughts.
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0:00 Introduction
0:06 What are Nasal Dilators
0:20 Who should use Nasal Dilators
1:10 Chin Straps / Mouth Tape
1:20 Who should NOT use Chin Straps and Mouth Tape
1:46 Evidence base for Nasal Dilators
2:22 Better Sleep Nasal Dilators
3:55 AirMAX Nasal Dilators
4:57 MUTE Nasal Dilators
6:12 Breathe Right Strips Nasal Dilators
7:27 Conclusion

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  • @james7149
    @james71493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these very helpful reviews. Of the devices you’ve tested, personally I found the “mute” and nose strips most effective. I’d also suggest if using the nose strips and you’re prone to oily skin, cleanse and dry well before putting them on...for all night adhesion. Beware of cheaper brand strips as they’re often too weak to open the nose and don’t adhere well. These vlogs are so appreciated, thanks Dr Veer.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a really good tip - if you don't mind I'll make this a pinned comment.

  • @james7149

    @james7149

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VikVeerENTSurgeon Yes, that’s ok with me Dr Veer, Cheers and thanks again for creating this channel.

  • @miao7002

    @miao7002

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you able to help me understand what's wrong with my nose? In my nostrils I can feel my cartilage. It blocks both of my nostrils and makes it sooo hard to breathe and get a full breath. Is that what a deviated septum is or is this something else?

  • @claireveilleux2100

    @claireveilleux2100

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@miao7002 Same here, I have a thin flap of cartilage that blocks my ...conduit? I found the Nozovent it works really well but I lost it in the night sometimes. The other devices doesn't work it block all.

  • @janetconner2960

    @janetconner2960

    2 жыл бұрын

    I tried using the CVS brand and they work just as well as Breathe Right strips at half the price. Washing exterior nose area before applying definitely makes them stick all night.

  • @ianmontgomery4347
    @ianmontgomery4347 Жыл бұрын

    I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea a month ago and put on a CPAP trial but found I couldn’t sleep with any of the masks that I tried. My sleep apnoea only occurred when sleeping on my back. I then bought an O2 Ring to track oxygen desaturation. Sleeping normally without any aids, I recorded an ODI of 32 for the whole night (4 per hour). I then started using the Breath Right nasal strips and the ODI dropped to 17 (whole night). Then I started sleeping on my right side by moving my bed so the side was against the wall, and using pillows, tennis balls in breast pockets of a shirt won backwards, and setting the O2 Ring to wake my by buzzing if my SpO2 dropped below 92%. I’m now down to an ODI of about 2 per night and waking refreshed and energetic for the first time in years. Bye bye CPAP machine. Thank you so much: I’ve watched many of your videos and learnt so much. I think they are fantastic.

  • @luigiprovencher8888

    @luigiprovencher8888

    11 ай бұрын

    It's actually better for you if you sleep on your left side.

  • @nailbomb3

    @nailbomb3

    8 ай бұрын

    @@luigiprovencher8888 why is that?

  • @HappyMSI1

    @HappyMSI1

    7 ай бұрын

    @@nailbomb3 Something to do with the gastric fluid on your stomach not interactions with another organ or something along those lines.

  • @girlanonymous

    @girlanonymous

    7 ай бұрын

    Huh??? 😂

  • @jorisbonson386

    @jorisbonson386

    6 ай бұрын

    An ODI of 32 in a night is NOT 'severe' sleep apnea. One of 60+ per HOUR is.

  • @namisan9310
    @namisan9310 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is a godsend, a treasury chest. Thank you so much for all your videos. I just discovered your channel the other day and I have been watching a few videos daily ever since then. They have been helping me daily to make it a little easier to breathe. There is so much knowledge you have in these videos that I just wish doctors around me knew or cared to learn!

  • @stevec.1802
    @stevec.1802 Жыл бұрын

    My first experience with these nasal dilator's was MUTE, and so far it's definitely an improvement. A bit of saline spray to clear out the nasal passages works for me before inserting the dilators. Thank you for a detailed and concise presentation, 👃🏼😴

  • @bobmarshall3700
    @bobmarshall3700 Жыл бұрын

    For 20+ years I was hooked on nasal decongestant sprays. I couldn't lie down without my nose blocking due to chronic swelling caused by overuse of the sprays. My doctor suggested the MUTE device and I gave it a try. Within a couple of weeks the swelling went away and I could finally sleep without nasal spray after years of addiction.

  • @stevenmullan1075

    @stevenmullan1075

    10 ай бұрын

    Really? I've been taking Otrivine for 11+ years now and trying to get off it, the spray now lasts about 3hrs before my nose swells, have had surgery twice and both failed

  • @DITTOE

    @DITTOE

    4 ай бұрын

    same!

  • @DITTOE

    @DITTOE

    4 ай бұрын

    Try them! They totally work @@stevenmullan1075

  • @user-nf1xv3md1p

    @user-nf1xv3md1p

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@stevenmullan1075Try a probiotic type Lactobif for a week when you decide to dilute the spray and at the same time put a salt spray first and then a drop of congestion spray or children's spray and with days put in a hole and let the second will open automatically and so on in a week or a little more

  • @mlstark5484
    @mlstark5484 Жыл бұрын

    The ENT was charming, articulate, and spoke well of HIS experiences with varied products. There was, to me, no bias as to a particular brand; thus, he wasn’t tangibly benefiting from a manufacturer. Very objectively informative.

  • @purpleronnierocket

    @purpleronnierocket

    Жыл бұрын

    He works for a healthcare system [our British NHS] that is designed to help everyone universally at reasonable cost, rather than accumulate wealth.

  • @posternoffate7438
    @posternoffate74382 жыл бұрын

    Love your voice and easily understood explanations of how these devices not only work, but also showing how to fit them in ones nose. Thank you so, so much for your time. I cannot use my CPAP for 4 weeks due to follow-up infection from molar extraction. It's been absolutely horrible, chin-straps do not work, but while waking myself up snoring dozens of times, I noticed one consistent factor - my nostrils stick to their respective sides. I open them and then go back to sleep. But after researching online, I came across your videos, and definitely will give these devices a try. Again, thank you so much and God Bless.

  • @rltidd27
    @rltidd277 ай бұрын

    Thanks much for taking the time to make this video. I was unaware of some of the products.

  • @jedp4636
    @jedp46362 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reviews. I tried about 8 different kinds of nasal dilators and my favorite is Intake Breathing. It was a revelation to breathe that clearly. I had no idea how obstructed my nasal breathing was until I tried it.

  • @alert1006
    @alert10062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this information. Those tiny tubes inside the nose, I didn't even now there was such thing. Right now I use the breath right nasal strips. They do work.

  • @drunkknurd7809
    @drunkknurd78092 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the reviews. I just tried Breathe Right a couple of nights ago. The best night sleep that I've had in years.

  • @joannaquanttumphysics

    @joannaquanttumphysics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kind of a crime they’re so expensive

  • @christianmills7728
    @christianmills7728 Жыл бұрын

    Hey there Vic, how's it going? You operated on my throat 2 or 3 years ago and I will never be able to thank you enough, it's thoroughly changed my life. Thank you. I'm still having tons of trouble with my sinus and nasal passage and you did recommend rhinoplasty but I decided against it at the time (stupidly). How would I go about getting back onto the surgery waiting list. Any help would be much appreciated. Hope you're well my friend.

  • @AleOnYouTube
    @AleOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

    Claming, informative, actually provided research, has an in depth experience. Bravo...

  • @muchasgracias6976
    @muchasgracias69762 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are both helpful and hopeful. Thank you Doctor!

  • @larbueno
    @larbueno Жыл бұрын

    I've been using the MUTE product for over a year and really love how they've opened up my nostrils. I've watched the part of this video several times and I think you have put them in your nose upside-down...pretty sure the manufacturer suggests putting them in with the size-adjust mechanism up rather than down. If they work for you that way, then so be it. I've put them in that way and they felt mildly uncomfortable. I used to use the BreatheRites, but they are a bit pricey and after 11+ years of using them (often doubled up for more outward pull) they were creating vertical ridges on the outside of my nose! Thanks Vik for all your experience shared and your kind way of presenting the information.

  • @spunkflunk
    @spunkflunk Жыл бұрын

    Snoring isnt my problem , its just really hard to breath through my nose without nasal spray becsuse i got dependent on them to keep my nose open. Do you think these would be a good way to get off the nasal decongestant sprays?

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think so - but there is no harm in trying. it certainly won't make it worse.

  • @rhondas3017

    @rhondas3017

    Жыл бұрын

    The only way is cold turkey and use saline spray and or netti pot. I’ve tried doing one nostril at a time, but takes longer. When I moved to a humid climate my nasal passages swelled up, so I had to start using again. It’s the epinephrine withdrawal that’s the worst part. I get kinda a panicky feeling. Good luck. 🍀

  • @user-ci1kz1cc6t
    @user-ci1kz1cc6t2 жыл бұрын

    I have seen ads for Breath Right Nasal Strips but never knew there were plastic inserts to open up your nasal passages. I learned something.

  • @robertp.wainman4094
    @robertp.wainman40943 жыл бұрын

    So useful - by a trustworthy professional.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely thing to say - Thank you!

  • @jamesdavis3951
    @jamesdavis39512 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video and the others, they have been exceptionally helpful and informative in helping me understand sleep apnoea, UARS and other conditions, as well as potential treatments. I have been using the the Mute nasal dilator for the last week and found it to be quite helpful during the night in opening up my nasal passage, which is often constricted (due to scar tissue I think). I believe the dilator has been somewhat helpful with UARS type symptoms, maybe just slightly as you mentioned, but every little bit counts. Note, I don't snore audibly. Interested in Mute's claim it should only be used 10 times, I feel this might be somewhat of a marketing ruse to make sure we keep buying regularly. Interested in other's thoughts and whether there are longer lasting appliances? Also slightly concerned about a person's comments from a physician saying these devices can seriously damage cartilage in your nose. Any further advice on this would be greatly appreciated. I've noticed my septum very slightly irritated in morning. Thank you again, Vik.

  • @Susan.Lewis.
    @Susan.Lewis. Жыл бұрын

    I didn't even know my nostrils collapsed when I breathed in. I checked in a mirror and there was the proof. I had a useless sleep study. The Dr. said my results were unusual and he never gave me or my supplier a prescription. The fight is on. (I'm in Canada) Thank you so much for this information.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    Жыл бұрын

    good luck!

  • @Laconic_

    @Laconic_

    4 ай бұрын

    Canadian healthcare is "free" for a reason.

  • @tracesprite6078
    @tracesprite6078 Жыл бұрын

    I used to have a constantly blocked nose and hay fever. I built up the habit of repeatedly closing my mouth and gently trying to breathe through my nose. At first I could only do it for a few seconds but I gradually built up the time I could comfortably keep my mouth closed. Now I usually fall asleep with my mouth closed, and my nose is usually clear and I have almost no hay fever. I don't have a scrupulously clean house but I'm not sneezing like I used to. It was a kind of use it so I don't lose it change re my nose.

  • @ashleyberkenhoff2392
    @ashleyberkenhoff23922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this informationl; more people should try them. I have been a sleep technologist for 16 years and only learned about nasal dilators within the last year, which seems rather surprising in retrospect. I have rather skinny nostrils and have started using dilators myself, along with mouth taping to keep my lips closed, and have noticed many benefits including increased energy and morning clarity, more restful sleep, and elimination of problems with my dry morning throat. Before the dilators, I predominately breathed through my mouth at night, and woke up with a terribly dry mouth and throat and would often taste blood in the back of my mouth; this problem is all gone now thanks to these handy little nose rings :)

  • @pntasir4098

    @pntasir4098

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which nasal dilator type you use? thank you

  • @davidsundquist1845

    @davidsundquist1845

    2 жыл бұрын

    A McDonald's straw cut to 7/16 " and reround with a pen work perfect, disposable and FREE !

  • @jmr6117

    @jmr6117

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidsundquist1845 how it work tell me a need a solution ...

  • @w1975b

    @w1975b

    11 ай бұрын

    @@davidsundquist1845 one problem I can see with using a straw is that the nose hairs will be ineffective at keeping unwanted things out of the nose (which is part of their purpose). Just logic, not an attack. I know some people remove their nose hairs completely, which is not a good idea, but for those people the straw wouldn't change much in terms of nose hair function (since it's gone already). I agree it's not attractive to see nose hair sticking out and they can tickle, so they could be trimmed just enough to no longer cause those problems. That's different from completely removing nose hair.

  • @Wabajak13
    @Wabajak132 жыл бұрын

    I use nose bridge strips after using saline irrigation as I have a horribly deviated septum and the drainage can be an issue, causing excess fluid in my sinuses. In conjunction with the right medical sprays, I've found my sleep quality hugely improved. Trying out the reusable options soon to provide more constant support.

  • @enkidu001
    @enkidu001 Жыл бұрын

    i cannot thank you enough for this. My breathing became a nightmare and i cannot trust the healthcare system in my country - i have to try my own methods to help me breathing. Thanks a lot. From my heart. Peace :)

  • @jorgeclaverie6752
    @jorgeclaverie67522 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are thorough, clear and very detailed. Thanks!

  • @dionysioschris9405
    @dionysioschris94052 жыл бұрын

    Hi doc, thanks for the content, I do appreciate it a lot. A question, for hypertrophied turbines, is it any help to use the nasal strips / dilators?

  • @Brian-iz9sh
    @Brian-iz9sh2 жыл бұрын

    I often wake up breathless. I will give some of these a shot. thanks for the tips!

  • @khaledsabri9458

    @khaledsabri9458

    2 жыл бұрын

    do they work ?

  • @danielc.3224

    @danielc.3224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@khaledsabri9458 I just tried some since I had a broken nose from boxing and it definitely helped.

  • @posternoffate7438

    @posternoffate7438

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your information as a viewer, it helps other viewers so much. Please share type of nasal product you purchased and how it worked for you. I just viewed this video and am ordering nasal strips and MUTE. So would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance. :)

  • @1MinuteFlipDoc
    @1MinuteFlipDoc2 жыл бұрын

    this was the best, right to the point, +example video on youtube! Thx!

  • @invictuz4803
    @invictuz4803 Жыл бұрын

    Great review of nasal dilators, I didn't know there were so many different variations! The nasal cones make my inner walls feel super sore after a night of wearing them because they're just pushing against my raw flesh on my septum and turbinates. However, I do find that they help to open my congestion to drain mucus out if I wear them for a couple of hours during the daytime. The BreatheRight strips work better but are $1 per night so I'm only using them on really bad nights or when I know I absolutely need to not be falling asleep in the daytime the next day. I'll definitely be trying the rest of these products to find the best one cuz I know I'll be using them for the rest of my life to help me through each day. Thank you so much for making these videos, they are lifesavers!

  • @pcdispatch

    @pcdispatch

    Жыл бұрын

    BreathRight let loose during the night, I guess because I have a little sweaty face. So it only works for a short time.

  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite61762 жыл бұрын

    I've been trying to improve my ability to breathe through my nose recently and I definitely have to say this is great information. I've used both the first internal ones you describe and the strips, and currently I use the strips as they are least 'annoying' to me overall. The difference between having the strip on and not having it can be as much as "I can't breathe through my nose at all" to "oh my gosh I have a new hole in my head to breathe through!" (I'm pretty sure I have nasal valve collapse.) I'm now onto stopping myself from breathing through my nose as I think that causes me to snore.

  • @posternoffate7438

    @posternoffate7438

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your review. I just ran across this video and will give these a try. It helps to have viewer input too. Plus, you made me laugh, and trust me, getting no sleep/interrupted sleep every night has not seemed funny at all. :)

  • @Kimmer

    @Kimmer

    Жыл бұрын

    Any luck on finding something to help you breathe better thru your nose rather than your mouth?

  • @judyg2341

    @judyg2341

    Жыл бұрын

    Listen to James Nestor. He did a lot of research and wrote a book called Breath, taping your lips at night REALLY works! Any kind of medical grade tape works 😊

  • @nicksyoutubeaccount

    @nicksyoutubeaccount

    Жыл бұрын

    You're stopping yourself from breathing through your nose? Did you mean mouth?

  • @adiem1653
    @adiem1653 Жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos as all relevant to my issues. I use porous tape and put it on the end of my nose just above the nostril holes pull up and stick along my nose bridge. Basically pulling the nose tip up - helps clear my nose perfectly

  • @autumn2859
    @autumn28592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. In warm weather the Breathe Right strips tend to come off with perspiration, so I appreciate learning about some alternatives.

  • @shyghosts7033
    @shyghosts70332 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review. Thank you.

  • @TheLukeguy7
    @TheLukeguy72 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. I find the strips very useful at night. I think I have a slightly deviated septum but not enough for surgery. Are there any long term issues with using these strips or the other products frequently, will they damage or alter the Jose structure etc?

  • @nathanday3147
    @nathanday31472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, looking forward to trialing some of these devices!

  • @DavidPRose
    @DavidPRose2 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Veer: I use a nasal PILLOWS CPAP mask, which presses right up against the tip of the nostrils with its silicone pads, and yet I have nasal congestion. I would suppose that that pillows mask would be incompatible with any of the nasal dilators you discuss, since the bridge of the dilator would prevent the pillow from making a good seal. Would you agree? In that case, only the BreatheRight strips would seem to be promising, since they don’t abut against the nostril tips.

  • @japandi
    @japandi2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Doctor Veer, I would like to ask your opinion on the moves described in the video with the title "Drain Sinus & Clear Stuffy Nose in 1 Move" Could it be harmful to do this daily?

  • @greatimes
    @greatimes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your observations. I've tried several nasal dilators but found Max-Air Nose Cones to be the most effective and comfortable.

  • @dorudemirbayar
    @dorudemirbayar Жыл бұрын

    I am using Mute over 5 years and it's the best of all time

  • @indrajitdas05
    @indrajitdas05 Жыл бұрын

    Dr. Veer, thank you for making this video. One of the best review videos I have seen.

  • @TirelessGaming
    @TirelessGaming3 жыл бұрын

    You are not meant to walk around with it all day... Say no more. Challenge accepted.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha!

  • @lindaemmart2583
    @lindaemmart25833 ай бұрын

    My ENT never mentioned nasal cones, only surgery! I use nasal cones which can be irritating inside after a while, but I found that taking a break in usage for a few days helps. Thank you for a thorough and honest review of the different types!

  • @abhijitbhagwat7258
    @abhijitbhagwat7258 Жыл бұрын

    Great simply great dr. I was wondering about these kind of devices. U explained very well. Thx

  • @karlfimm
    @karlfimm Жыл бұрын

    I've been using the Nozovent device for many, many years. Massively reduced my snoring - the first time I used one my wife woke me up because she thought I'd stopped breathing because it was so much quieter than usual!

  • @AI2789crg
    @AI2789crg2 жыл бұрын

    The inside of the nose is a sophisticated filter made of hairs, mucus and a specially designed surface membrane. Any obstruction or covering of that system will reduce it's effectiveness and could have serious unintended negative effects such as increased viral or bacterial infections.

  • @nicfarrow
    @nicfarrow2 жыл бұрын

    Have been really suffering from nose blockages for years now. Will try some of these.

  • @SP-kx3xm
    @SP-kx3xm2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a GREAT video! Really helpful!

  • @eleanorneil3205
    @eleanorneil3205 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Very informative videos. Thank you!

  • @leilalilova3284
    @leilalilova32842 жыл бұрын

    thank you doc for the information and the devices you ve shown .i do appreciate your British accent but i wonder if these devices are efficient for everyone and if they are available on the Algerian market or not !

  • @onlyardenn
    @onlyardenn7 ай бұрын

    great video for a terrible problem i’ve used the first of these products for about a year now and have had great results i believe the soft silicone options are actually intended to be a sleeve for the firmer ‘cage’ style devices… if you pair them together you’ll notice the bridge of the soft ones have a channel that perfectly cradles the bridge of the cage style ones… this seems to me to be intended to protect the nasal lining from the rougher surfaces of the cages… but it is also much bulkier in the nose i use the cages uncovered because using both does not fit me well… i do wish there were more size options but am very grateful for them as they are… i’d rather have a sore nose than feel suffocated all night… i hate breathing thru my mouth and will put up with a lot to avoid it

  • @mybellegirls
    @mybellegirls Жыл бұрын

    Watching this after my Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction in late December 2022. It wasn’t painful yet the week of bleeding then the following week of drip drip drip was annoying af. 2.5 weeks after, breathing through my nostrils is 💯 🙏 no stints, the doc used dissolvable packing. Best investment in my health! Thankfully had dual insurance, no out-of-pocket costs else I’d be on the hook for $13K. Edit: had first Septoplasty done in the early 80’s. It did a deviation about 8 years ago but didn’t want to continue with the amount oxygen I was needing to reduce brain fog.

  • @ash9x9

    @ash9x9

    Жыл бұрын

    My Son had his Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction in Mid December 2022. The Doc. informed all went well but his symptoms haven't improved yet(tho was ok for first few weeks) and he is now wanting to see another ENT. The ENT Doc. last examined him on 9th Jan'23 before he took his return flight and was satisfied with healing etc. Wonder what else can he do - How long does it take usually for full recovery post op in practice?

  • @jeanettedriggers646

    @jeanettedriggers646

    Жыл бұрын

    Could you clarify what you mean about " It did a deviation about 8 years ago but didn’t want to continue with the amount oxygen I was needing to reduce brain fog." I have a deviated septum, terrible brain fog for years. etc...

  • @johnwhale3774
    @johnwhale3774 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, great video ! Didn't know these nose Dilators existed Iv had surgery for BCC, & since then have some difficulty breathing clearly

  • @williamslinn5245
    @williamslinn52452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr Veer. Is there a video in your series that offers advice on corrective nose surgery?

  • @stuartphillis6485
    @stuartphillis64853 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thank you for sharing. Have you any thoughts on how to retrain to nasal breathing if you do have osa? Was considering the chin strap but won't be after watching this video.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are very mild with no hypoxia, and no straining on the RIP bands, then I guess it would be safe to use the chin strap, but honestly I would sort the OSA first, and then deal with the nasal breathing.

  • @jeffreyhill3960
    @jeffreyhill39602 жыл бұрын

    I use mute. Works great. Took a while to “ break in” my nostrils, but wouldn’t sleep without it. I use it a lot longer than they say you should. Pack of 3. First time you get them order the pack with the three different sizes. After that pay attention to the size that fits you best. Also they all are a little bit adjustable so mess with them till they are comfortable. As you sue them for a few months you can start to expand them a little. Much less snoring is a bonus. Good luck!

  • @Zaycream21

    @Zaycream21

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good tip in getting all size pack.i usually come to that same conclusion but after looking thru the choices for too long of things lol

  • @elizabethw.454

    @elizabethw.454

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long do you use them for?

  • @maheway7880

    @maheway7880

    Жыл бұрын

    U still use it?

  • @DITTOE

    @DITTOE

    4 ай бұрын

    same!

  • @peterkline7137
    @peterkline71372 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for this video. I have a deviated septum and sleep apnea. CUrrently I'm using Breathe Right, but I will give the others a try,

  • @karlatorres9938
    @karlatorres99383 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Dr I really appreciate your help. I just discovered after years of sinus and allergies, pills, sprays, allergy shots, that my right nostril collapsed and any of my doctors told me that, I just discovered that today from you Gracias ❤❤❤

  • @jolive3743
    @jolive37432 жыл бұрын

    ha, just learned how to use a nasal spray and i'm 48. As someone who woke up this morning with one eye half shut because of a cold that caused my Malar Pad to grow to the size of my little finger, this will give me some relief before i start looking to get my Deviated Septum sorted, thanks Vik

  • @elzbietahuggenberger9828
    @elzbietahuggenberger9828 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Vik, every time I come accross one off your podcasts, and see your friendly face, I start automaticly doing my Apnoe work out, currently siting with my tonque out, hope you dont t mind ha ha . Thank you for your work

  • @yeahhhhh9209
    @yeahhhhh92092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very helpful. Just a question, i did broke my nose 4 weeks ago, Now it's healing very well, i don't have any pain, but my nostrils get sometimes pretty blocked especially during sleep. Do you think is it safe to use them 4 weeks after the fracture, or should I wait longer ?

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall2 жыл бұрын

    Helps me sleep deeper . Have deviated septum from last and third broken nose . I’m much old but it helps me sleep more deeply .

  • @gretacoles1454
    @gretacoles14542 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, I will buy the strips as soon as possible

  • @brandonbudd8708
    @brandonbudd87082 жыл бұрын

    Doc, when i blow my nose to “open up” my nasal valve collapse, it actually makes it worse. So I tend to not blow my nose, but then the pressure builds up in my face all day. But it is a relief when I’m not blowing my nose, it’s more manageable. Should I refrain from blowing my nose?

  • @sheepsrubberpants
    @sheepsrubberpants Жыл бұрын

    This was an extremely helpful video thank you. I love your videos you pop up, they’re extremely informative. I went and bought some silicone dilators and found the left nostril was so much better but sadly my left one was still blocked! Oh well not sure what to do now. 🙂

  • @the_notorious_bas
    @the_notorious_bas2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review. By the look of the packaging, I assume you're using the sports version from Airmax, correct? I was wondering how their normal model (purple/white packaging) and this sports version differ. Thank you.

  • @jesus.christis.lord.foreve899
    @jesus.christis.lord.foreve899 Жыл бұрын

    GOD Bless you, Sir Honestly, you are a Hero in my eyes

  • @giniaa2707
    @giniaa2707 Жыл бұрын

    Great review!

  • @coolissimo69
    @coolissimo697 ай бұрын

    Thanks was looking for a video with these reviews, thanks.I am currently using the last one .

  • @ash4957
    @ash49572 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the quality content

  • @katebowes1
    @katebowes1 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to get some, I’ve been using nasal spray for years, I think I have withdrawal symptoms when I don’t use it, hopefully it will work for me. Thank you ☺️

  • @GGNDRiRock
    @GGNDRiRock2 жыл бұрын

    Do these help ‘train’ your nostrils to stay a little wider permanently or only in use?? I have very thin nostrils along with internal stuff trying to figure that out with my ENT.

  • @garry843
    @garry843 Жыл бұрын

    Been using various ones for years, some better than others, more so for lack of grip and they slide out. They do work very well.

  • @Aangel452
    @Aangel452 Жыл бұрын

    Thank as I suffer from not able to breath through my nose at night, especially when I am dehydrated. I tried the mute but it did not work for me.the solid breath right works well for me but the one I used is called Snoreben, and it has a metal curve brace around the outer curve under the septum but if it falls off the piece doesn’t want to stay in the nose very well. Good on you for showing this information as these devices are largely unknown and not advertised in the media.

  • @kentgorrell
    @kentgorrell Жыл бұрын

    Before I started using nasal dialators, I was mouth breathing and, due to dry mouth, i would drink about a litre of water though the night and get up to go to the bathroom repeatedly. The cheap silicone nasal dialators helped greatly. I tried the rather expensive Mute but didn't see any added value.

  • @joycer6250
    @joycer62504 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this helpful info ! :)

  • @Sunshine-vz2on
    @Sunshine-vz2on Жыл бұрын

    Can they be used with a septal perforation? Thanks I love your channel the nicest ent I’ve evrrr came across. Edinburgh sucks for WNt

  • @Deba7777
    @Deba77772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @Jamrock151
    @Jamrock1512 жыл бұрын

    Hi doc, is it ok to use otrivine every other day and will turbinate reduction cause empty nose syndrome?

  • @durden2480
    @durden24808 ай бұрын

    After seeing an ENT I got the surgery. I was in surgery for 6 hours! It was the longest the dr ever had. My septum was so deviated my nose was completely blocked in one side. I think it’s worth trying this first, then talking to a specialist

  • @jonzo_
    @jonzo_7 ай бұрын

    I've started using Mute recently, combined with mouth taping, and I'm feeling sooo much better each day! I have also noticed that my mouth tape stays on until I wake up, whereas before, I did not. I'm sure it's no coincidence that this happened after introducing Mute. It's great to have two cheap and really effective sleep aids.

  • @AdrianSmithSEO
    @AdrianSmithSEO Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Many thanks 👍

  • @us3r11
    @us3r11 Жыл бұрын

    The AirMax is the only one helping me.

  • @robertkeller7035
    @robertkeller70352 жыл бұрын

    I use the solid cone. 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 as his did (with scissors ). 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 )

  • @LivingaStrongerLife
    @LivingaStrongerLife3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I really appreciate this I just had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction and Latera implants put in about 2 months ago however although my breathing has increased half the time my right nostrils collapse often I'll be trying these nasal dialators

  • @i.c223
    @i.c2232 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Thank you for this interesting video. Would these device help for skorong caused by post nasal drip issues? I am *desperate* to find a solution. Thanks a lot for your input.

  • @davidbarber4448
    @davidbarber44482 жыл бұрын

    Hi Vik, Thanks for the informative videos. I’ve been a heavy snorer for years, through thin (ish) and fat (ish) phases that seemed to make no difference. I’ve tried a mandibular advancement device (a high quality one), nasal dilators, younger retainers and all manner of sprays with little impact. I should say I have broken my nose twice as it might be relevant. Do you have any further suggestions ? I’ve asked my GP for an ENT referral but not heard anything yet and I suspect it might be quite a while. TIA - Dave

  • @dylandelarosa9856

    @dylandelarosa9856

    2 жыл бұрын

    A cpap machine. Get tested to see if you have sleep apnea.

  • @vikasgupta1828

    @vikasgupta1828

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try an automatic CPAP

  • @golagaz
    @golagaz3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very balanced and neutral explanations. The last one, the strip works.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    so glad it helped!

  • @bernardpayne5050
    @bernardpayne50505 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for that useful information. I have obstructive sleep apnoea and use a Somnoguard mandibular advancement device combined with a Breathright strip. This works very well for me and allows me to get a proper nights sleep. I tried the CPAP machine but found it to be worse than the problem.

  • @tomasrandom6430
    @tomasrandom64302 жыл бұрын

    wonderful video, thank you!

  • @shotbru
    @shotbru2 жыл бұрын

    How can you reduce swollen turbinates to improve airflow?

  • @juliannobes9230
    @juliannobes9230 Жыл бұрын

    I have Osa and use cpap. I tolerate it well using a nasal pillow mask but often still feels tired. Any thoughts about using the internal dilators with nasal cpap? As I think lifelong nasal congestion doesn't help thanks.

  • @MountainAirOrganicBeds
    @MountainAirOrganicBeds3 жыл бұрын

    Great information, I will repost it on my Facebook, my grandson plays sports and might like it.

  • @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    @VikVeerENTSurgeon

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it helps him and any others, thank you.

  • @meenamark9624
    @meenamark96242 жыл бұрын

    Oh Lord that's really helpful even with the dentures. I cant use much of anything till oral surgery done. But some of your tips been really helpful. tq. God bless 🌻💙🙏

  • @ladyiris77
    @ladyiris77 Жыл бұрын

    I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and I sleep with my mouth closed. I also have a deviated septum and a small nose with collapsible nostrils. I'm excited to try these.

  • @Mj-dv3so

    @Mj-dv3so

    Жыл бұрын

    Did this work?

  • @ank12
    @ank122 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr, How do i decide when i need to go for deviated septum surgery? I tried turbinate reduction, nasal dilators. I have nasal wall collapse and sleep apnea.

  • @Kimmer
    @Kimmer Жыл бұрын

    Have you heard of Alaxo Airway Stents which go deep into the sinus cavities? They look very intriguing, but are expensive. Just wondering what you think? Thanks!

  • @markjoseph5429
    @markjoseph5429 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for this informative video.

  • @RobertoSJC
    @RobertoSJC7 ай бұрын

    7:17 To avoid that with the nasal strips, and the pain it creates, I put them with a slight gap so it's not touching in the middle, and they work perfectly as intended.

  • @sean14powell
    @sean14powell5 ай бұрын

    For nasal splits (I wear one every night) the center does not need to be sticky for them to work. Only the ends which are pulling. When you peal back the release paper to expose the sticky surface, put 1 of the 2 pieces of release paper in the middle and you will avoid a lot of the redness and reaction to the adhesive.

  • @mattrobins3721
    @mattrobins372111 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info. I’ve been using nose strips for years after having deviated septum surgery. I was offered reconstructive or m the Latera implant surgery. Any considerations for these options? I have internal and external collapse.

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