How do you use nasal strips?

Nasal strips are placed on the outside of the nose to help open the nasal passages. They are often used by people who want easier nasal breathing during sleep, in everyday life, or during sports.

When nasal strips are placed correctly on the bridge of the nose, they can lift the nostrils slightly and make it easier for air to pass through the nose.

If you want to read more about what nasal strips are and how they work, you can check out our guide What are nasal strips?

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How to apply nasal strips

Using nasal strips is easy. Most people use them by following these steps:

Ensure the skin on your nose is clean and dry
Remove the protective film from the nasal strip
Place the strip approximately 1 cm below the bridge of the nose
Press the strip down gently and hold it firmly for about 10 seconds before letting go, to ensure it stays in place

Once the strip is correctly positioned, the flexible bands in the strip will begin to lift the nostrils slightly.

When to use nasal strips?

Nasal strips can be used in various situations where you want easier breathing through the nose.

Many use them:

during sleep
during sports or training
in everyday life if the nose feels congested

For some, it can make nasal breathing more comfortable.

If you mainly use nasal strips because your nose feels blocked, you can also read our guide Do nasal strips help with a stuffy nose?

Nasal strips and sports

Some athletes use nasal strips during training or competition. If the nasal passages feel more open, it can make it easier to breathe through the nose during physical activity.

Therefore, nasal strips are sometimes used by athletes who actively work on their breathing.

You can read more about it in our guide Can nasal strips help during sports?

Nasal strips and sleep

Nasal strips are also frequently used at night. When the nasal passages feel more open, it can make nasal breathing easier during sleep.

Some also choose to combine nasal strips with mouth tape, which helps keep the mouth closed during sleep.

If you want to read more about how they are used together, you can see our guide What is mouth tape?

Frequently asked questions about using nasal strips

How do you apply nasal strips?

Nasal strips are placed just below the bridge of the nose on clean and dry skin. When the strip is pressed down, it lifts the nostrils slightly and can make it easier to breathe through the nose.