How to Put On a Breathe Right Strip

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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. [1]

How to Use a Nasal Strip

  1. Wash and dry your face.
  2. Peel off the adhesive.
  3. Stick one side of the strip right above where your nostril flares out.
  4. Bring the strip across and attach the other side.
  5. Press down on the ends of the strip and across the bridge of your nose.

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    Cleaning your nose thoroughly will help remove dirt and oil from your skin, and allow the strip to adhere to your nose more effectively. [2]
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    The strip should be positioned across the area located just above the flare of each nostril. [4]
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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.
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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.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.breatheright.com.au/do-nasal-strips-work.html
      2. ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-to-breathe-better/how-breathe-right-nasal-strips-work.html
      3. ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-to-breathe-better/how-breathe-right-nasal-strips-work.html
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uWi1zuaRg
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uWi1zuaRg
      6. ↑ https://www.breatheright.com/how-breathe-right-strips-work.html

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