Turbine Nasal Dilator for Athletes - Pack of 3 Turbine Dilators Designed for Athletic Training - Increase Airflow to Lungs by 38% During Exercise, Sports Training, Cycling & Running

I use these and am very satisfied with them. There are some tricks I have figured out and since I've benefitted in the past from other well-written reviews I decided to "give back" and help some folks use these successfully. I tried the 'Mute' ones, which are more translucent "clear" and also a bit more soft or 'flimsy', and I didn't like them as well. So the yellow "Turbine" ones are it for me.My dentist recommended this device to me. I sleep on my back and my mouth drops open, tongue falls back blocking my airway, which causes snoring and, more seriously, long periods of sleep apnea. I tried a cpap machine but didn't like it at all. The relief it gave was outweighed by the discomfort and "too much-ness" of the entire bunch of equipment I had to wear every night. I tried these little things and took time to work out how to get the most from them. It's worth taking some time with them--they took a bit of fiddling to get the fit correct. (The video they have now is very much more clear than when I first found these things).The other thing I do is that I use paper "wound care" tape across my mouth to keep it from falling open. I apply lip balm, sort of 'roll' my lips together and apply the tape, then relax my lips. The tape stays on just fine and when I take it off in the morning it doesn't pull the sensitive skin on my lips.Some people apply the tape vertically, some horizontally. You have to try it a few times to get the right method for yourself. And use the paper tape that's made for changing dressings often. It has the least amount of adhesive. I had to get past the weirdness of having my mouth taped shut but that wasn't too bad. And it's not like I can't just open my mouth if needed. (It's not like I'm duct taping my whole mouth shut!!! ) It just keeps the mouth closed and the tongue from falling backward the way it does if my mouth falls open in sleep, and it makes sure I'm breathing through my nose. I live in a kind of dry climate, at about 2100 ft. altitude, so I always run a humidifier while sleeping. I try to keep the humidity around 40-45% and that helps a lot. (Side-note, some folks have mentioned scabs and bleeding...I've never had that from these devices, but as I said, I live in a high, dry climate and used to get nosebleeds. I have learned that I get fewer nosebleeds when I'm well hydrated by drinking plenty of water *and* running the humidifier)I really recommend that you try these two things together--the tape WITH the nasal dilators has made ALL the difference and I no longer use the cpap machine.A note on care of these devices; I take the little things out every morning and clean them right away, before I brush my teeth. Don't just put it on your nightstand...I've lost about 4 of them this way! I forget about them, then they get knocked off somehow and they're hard to see... I think they just got vacuumed up. The yellow ones are easier to see if you drop them, too! To clean it, I use a very soft toothbrush (like the kind you get after having oral surgery). I wet both the device and the toothbrush, drag the wet brush across a bar of unscented soap, and scrub the entire device gently. Then I rinse it well and set it on a special tiny dish I keep on the bathroom counter for this purpose. Then at night, it's always right there, clean, dry and ready to use. Sometimes I soak it in Hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes after washing but it never foams up like it would if there were lots of bacteria left on it. I have used these for WAY longer than the recommended 10 days. They're silicone! They're quite durable and can last a good while.Good luck!

I have been using nasal strips at night to breathe for several years due to being born with ridiculously small nasal passages. Nasal strips and taping my mouth closed helped with the occasional sleep apnea. But the skin on the bridge of my nose was suffering. I saw this product and it makes so much sense. But the reviews scared me. After watching their video on how to use it properly, I decided it was worth my attempt at trying. I didn’t bother with the multi size pack. I already know my passages are tiny. I ordered the package of 3 small devices and hoped for the best. These are adjustable. They come in the smallest position so I didn’t adjust them for my first try. I popped them in with no issues. They definitely open up the nasal passages. I slept in them all night the first night. They are very comfortable and I had no issues sleeping on my back or side with them. I could breathe all night. Took them out in morning, used a toothbrush (only to be used on the nose piece) with a little soap to clean it.I have now worn them for several nights and I’m very pleased with them.I can only imagine that the people complaining did not properly size their devices as my nares are so tiny, and yet the small is still comfortable despite opening my nares wide as designed.I appreciate these little devices and I’m sure I’ll be a repeat customer.My only complaint: I wish they came with a case to store them in between uses- like a tiny retainer case that has vent holes to dry out after washing them.

Easy to use and, from what I can tell so far, it works well and as intended. I was in need of a solution not for sleeping, but rather for exercise (and really just during the day while working at a computer, doing household chores, etc.), and I bought this product because it's more inconspicuous than the over-the-nose strips (which I did also buy and do love, as far as their effectiveness). In light of the fact that I just wanted something less noticeable, I'm disappointed the device is bright yellow! It's so noticeable due only to the color. The little plastic ring sits snug against the bottom of your nose, and it would be so perfect if it were just clear plastic. Why in the world are these yellow?!Obviously that's just a personal complaint... but I doubt I'm alone. I suppose this review is for the benefit of the company, assuming they even see it. Otherwise, seems like a good product. I do recommend, as the color is hardly a reason to avoid a device that actually works.

I had no clue I needed these until a friend recommended it. I tried the one for night (Mute) which works fantastic as well, and then this one is similar for sport. I’m sure I could use this at nighttime as well, but man, I can finally breathe. I’m tempted to wear it all the time. I wish there was a permanent solution to my problem, but nasal surgeries is not recommended… I just have narrow passages, But am I glad for these! I can work out and breathe as hard as I want through my nose and get all the benefits of nasal breathing versus mouth breathing. Wonderful product.

These do help open the nasal airway, but are very uncomfortable and they hurt a lot.

These are probably very good - 2 dentists recommended them for sleep - but I could not wear them. Depending on the day I either woke up with a sore nose or found the dilator somewhere in my bed. I tried multiple sizes and settings, just not for me.