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

Great product!! I got these as an endurance athlete who has tried external nasal strips and simply can’t get them to stick no matter what I do. I’ve tried medical grade adhesive spray, etc, they come off after a couple hours of effort and sweating. I need something that is either going to work for 6-8 hours, or not- can’t afford to be unsure when I’m relying on it for performance in a competitive event. This product does the trick for me. I tried all three sizes and ended up with the medium fitting the best, and I love that the loops are adjustable to create a better fit. I have no issues at all sleeping in this, and it did not cause irritation to the nasal passages aside from there just being something “in my nose” which is weird at first. I forget it’s there after a bit and have a sort of shocked moment when I reach up to scratch my nose or something and feel it there ha. I will say it TAKES SOME GETTING USED TO. Do not give up on it right away, and do lots of adjusting, change the loop size as needed, and wear it for an extended period during the work day or something until you find how it sits comfortably for you etc.Really glad I found this product after a ton of frustrating trial and error with stick on strips. Sorry for the weirdly close cropped photos I’m trying not to show my face :)

I purchased the three-pack of assorted sizes. The the product arrived, I decided to try the Medium size first. It was tricky inserting the two sides into my nostrils, but once in place I could tell it really increased airflow. I decided to sleep with the product I my nose, to see how it compared to the same brand nasal strips I've used for years. The product seemed to work much better than the strips, and didn't seem too uncomfortable, at first. A few hours into the night, I noticed my nose was hurting a little, even though I was sleeping on my back, so pressure wouldn't be on my nose. When I woke in the morning, my nose was a little sore, and it was a little hard to remove the product without causing discomfort. The following night I went back to nasal strips, but after that I decided to try the Small size Turbine. The Small inserted a little easier, and seemed to work as well as the medium sized version. It was a little uncomfortable, but not too bad. I slept through the night, and when I woke up, my nose was irritated from the device. I continued to use the Small one for a few nights, and when I woke up this morning, I noticed there was a little blood on the device, and it really hurt removing it. It apparently caused an injury to the inside of my nostrils, with a tiny amount of blood being visible on both sides. I really like how much the product increases airflow, but I won't be using these again any time soon.I'm going to be checking out similar products, to see if there is one more suitable for sleeping. I do think I'll use these while riding my bike, since that's usually limited to an hour or two. I've just found these aren't comfortable for sleep, and may cause small lacerations or abrasions in the nose.

I used this product for sleep, but do sometimes wear it in the day for activity or just to enjoy breathing. I have some unfortunately-shaped nostrils that contribute to snoring and sleep apnea. This product has helped with that in a valuable way.Breathing - It opens up your nose by basically creating a firm "ring" of plastic that supports your nostril from the inside. It opens your airways and makes it easier to breathe through your nose. I've been able to stop breathing through my mouth as much because of these, and my sleep is improved when I use them.Sizing - I used the medium size. There is an adjustment on the "arms," but I found that these just collapsed or clicked shut in the process of putting them in my nose, so I eventually just got used to using them fully "collapsed." I would recommend the company just try to make more options for firm sizes instead of using this adjustment system.Comfort - The top of the hoop inside the nostril has a softer material (silicone/rubber of some kind) on the "wings" that stick up against the top of your nose. I feel like these (and the whole unit) could maybe be a little softer. After an adjustment period, I tolerate the device pretty well. But after a full night of use, your nose can feel a little "raw" - especially if you move it around or adjust it much.Grossness - Sorry to be gross, but basically an FYI - if you're exerting yourself and have allergies like I do, you may find some snot collecting at the area at the base of the nose where the connecting arm sits. Having the item in can make it hard to wipe that away without also irritating your nose. This isn't a huge downside, but it can bug you if you're spending a lot of time with these in and have that issue. Just keep an eye out for it, and be prepared to remove it once in awhile to clean things up.Suggestion - I wouldn't mind some of these in skin tone colors. I'm not really going for that punk rock look, so having a more "discreet" color option than bright yellow would be nice.Overall, the issues I've mentioned are minor in comparison to how much these have helped me with my breathing. I'm grateful for them, and I hope the company will continue to iterate on their design.