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Update: so after using the mute nasal dilator for over almost 2 months now, I have some issues with it. You know how when you constantly rub something, it starts to form a type of callus? Well that’s happening inside my right nostril. It’s becoming so bad that now the right nostril is clogged during the day. So now I’m using two different types of dilators one for one week, the mute for the next week, then back to the other for a week, etc and so on. So nothing is perfect but I cannot use cpap any longer. It causes me less sleep and more problems than it solves. Im kind of stuck? Not sure what to do now, but just wanted to put this out there. No dilator is great at this stage. Don’t like the nasal strips because they do not stay on and don’t open my nose enough. So there’s my update! So this is an honest review. I’m not paid, I’m not getting any compensation; I’m just hoping to help someone else. I bought the trial pack for Mute and quickly figured out that the medium was for me. I wore it a while and I’ll be honest (again!) I felt like it bothered me. UNTIL I tried another brand of nasal dilator and oh my word! I wore the other brand for a week just to give it a fair shot and had blisters in my nose that scabbed over during the daytime. I went back to Mute and it was heaven compared to the other brand. Now having said that: the Mute dilator is not completely comfortable to where you don’t know it’s there BUT it does not cause bleeding or sores and weirdly enough when I went back to it? It seemed to work far better than the other brand that claimed to open passages “58% more.” So the night I went back to Mute? I slept 8 hrs 26 mins and woke up feeling great. The week prior with the other brand? I barely slept 5 without ripping the thing out and having a blocked left nasal passage for the rest of the night. So! That’s my honest review. In total I have tried 5 different nasal dilators and out of all of them? I’m sticking with the Mute medium nasal dilator. It’s a pain to put in, it’s a pain to get where your nose wants it to be, BUT it’s the only one so far that I’ve found that keeps my nasal passages open and lets me sleep without a clogged left nasal passage without pain and bleeding. I’ve had sinus surgery and it made things worse after so that’s not an option. The only thing I wish is that they made a variety of each size; such as extra small, small, larger small, small medium, medium, larger medium etc and so on. That way those clips wouldn’t be on there and it would be more comfortable. Hope this helps someone!

Follow up on my previous review. After ordering the trial pack and trying the small out which worked very well, I order 2 boxes of small. When I opened the first box the small size was NOT what I tried in the first box (which I still have and the med and large are both there). This new smaller version works for a small child. They won’t stay in your nose a night and cover about 1/2 your nostril. No problem I will return the box I have unopened and get the medium. WRONG. I cannot return this item! So now I have wasted $40plus dollars on a child size nasal dial at or that I cannot use. BEWARE. It was a bait and switch for me and a Waste of money. Amazon should let the buyer know when an unopened box of worthless product cannot be returned! I was told my very loud snoring was out of control. I put a snore app on my phone and found I was breathing out of my mouth. My nasal passages were swollen and nearly closed due to a deviated septum. So decided to give this a try. I CANNOT BELIEVE the difference in air flow!!! I bought the trial and started with the small. It was tight and rigid. My nose immediately started to bleed. After running hot water over the device to make it soft I was able to get it in my nose without feeling scratched up. I find the routine of warm water before inserting is much more comfortable. No bleeding or scratching. In the morning after I remove it I take a qtip with a bit of Vaseline on it and run it around my nostrils. My app had me Azeri snoring for 3 nights and now light snoring as the device does swish when I lay on my side. But MUCH better than I was before Also I wake up so refreshed! I used to literally feel like I had a hang over and was using an oxygen can to feel more awake in the mornings. I will definitely keep using this product!

These dilators are unique from several others on the market in that they offer an adjustable diameter and are designed to achieve more dilation relative to amount of plastic as compared to more straw-like diameters. These features are what drew me to these dilators. For context, I have struggled with nasal inflammation and a deviated septum all my life. I had a septorhinoplasty with inferior turbinate reduction about two years ago. It helped, but my nasal passages are still quite narrow due to turbinate hypertrophy. I practice excellent allergy and sinus hygiene with limited results and am drawn to dilators for that reason. Pros: -These feel solid and durable overall. -The diameter adjustment feels surprisingly solid and stable, so props to the manufacturer for pulling that off. Cons: -The big one is sizing! The height and diameter *both* increase from small to large. This isn't a big deal in theory, but as someone with a long, narrow nose, it's a major dealbreaker. After having fiddled with these for about 30 minutes, it seems like I need the diameter of the small size. The medium and large are too wide to fit properly in my nostrils without turning sideways and causing more obstruction and discomfort. However, the small does not go deep enough in order to dilate where dilation is needed - between my septum and inferior turbinates. I suspect that narrowing in this area is the main reason many of us are drawn to dilators. But, again, once I go up to the medium or large to achieve appropriate depth, the diameter is, again, much too large. My advice on this point overall is that the closer you are to having a square shaped nose, the better. I doubt that the diameter and depth of one's nasal passages are closely related enough for these sizes to be appropriate for many. These dilators are best suited for those with pretty clear nasal passages whose nostrils are prone to closing more superficially rather than those who need dilation anywhere above that. -I found the ridges to be somewhat painful, but this could have been related to having a poor fit with all three sizes and fiddling with them constantly.

For as long as I remember I was a mouth breather. Either that, or I was blowing my nose all the time. Or doing some humidifier or bootleg saline-neti pot situation. When it was dust, hay fever, or just the winter cold, my nose was always feeling clogged. I assume I have a deviated septum or something. The straw that broke the camel's back was one day going to the eye doctor and being told I had to have bilateral retinal detachment surgery. Yes, both of my eyes were in danger of going blind. This might be dramatic, but I feel like blowing my nose constantly all these years weakened my eye tissues and created several holes back there. (Anatomy lesson: The face has holes all over the inside between the mouth, ears, nose, and eyes. All that clogged air has to go somewhere right? Graphic I know.) Thankfully, the surgery was a success, but I knew I couldn't live like this anymore. Poor sleep, trouble getting air, and constantly making ugly breathing noises. So I looked into nose strips. I did those for a few months on and off, but they were irritating my skin, and sometimes I didn't get enough "lift" for my nostrils to open up all the way. Sometimes I would have to double up on extra strength versions. It got expensive too. Then I thought, I can't do this anymore either. My skin around my nose was dry and red, and the results weren't consistent. Sometimes the strip would fall off and sometimes it didn't help at all. So, back to Amazon search I go. I bought this 6 times from Amazon so far, so that should tell you something. This is the closest thing to being the end-all be all fix. Let me give you a few tips: 1) Read the instructions or you'll put it in backwards like I did. 2) Buy the trial pack and see what size you are. Then buy the size that fits best. 3) Don't be like me and increase the size of the ring when you feel extra congested. It's going to be tempting to think bigger hole=more air. But you want it to actually fit far enough in the BACK of your nose. If you adjust the hole to a size thats too large, you'll expand your nostrils, but the back of your nasal passage will still collapse and you'll still get that clogged feeling. It's much better to keep the rings small enough to fit all the way back there. 4) Don't be too forceful all the way back there or your nose will bleed like mine. 5) WASH THEM AND GET A SMALL BEDSIDE CONTAINER TO STORE THEM. Caring for these reminds me of my contact lenses, but in the opposite times of day. You want to clean them when you wake up and store them for the next night. Don't be lazy like me just taking them out and setting them aside somewhere on your bed to come back to later. It's gross and you'll end up losing them easily like I do. I'm telling you, it's tempting to just set them aside somewhere, but you really want to keep track of these. A few more things: It's a strange feeling at first, but the comfort of being able to breathe through your nose is so addicting. You'll find the tradeoff very satisfying. And when I mean it's addicting, it will be very addicting. Some days I wear these for hours and hours. I'm trying to work up the courage to wear this in public without a face mask. You'll end up buying these again one way or another. On nights where I forget to put these in, my body now still tries to breathe through my nose and I regret it. Finally, the major downside is the cost verses performance. IS it the best thing? Yes. Is the cost fair for 3? . 20 dollars an order adds up, but again... do you put a price on improved sleep? But the silicone-like material loses its rigidity after a day or two once it's "broken in." So the device itself gets more loose and bendy; which is not the optimal thing for something you want to stay in place. But so far, I'll continue to buy this. This combined with Alkalol Nasal Wash have had me these best nights sleep I've had in years. I often stop and ask myself, is this how "normal" people breathe??

My ENT recommended this to me because I can rarely breathe due to my nostril passages being closed/slim. Those nose/tape strips dont work, and many times, I would have to use my thumb and index finger to widen my nostril openings. However, with these Mute devices, they now do that job. Since then, I now get about a 90-95% clear airway and breathing is easy now. It does work. There is a tiny amount of discomfort, but you get use to it. Things to keep in mind: 1. The size you order makes a big difference. I took a chance at medium and it was perfect. I did not even have to adjust the size. Just shoved it in my nose, and moved/shifted it around to get a good fit. I am not even sure if I shove it too far deep inside my nose. 2. Your nostrils will puff out a little when you insert these. 3. No need to worry about them falling out or even swallowing them was sleeping. They stay tight inside your nose. 4. This product does not permanently fix your breathing problem. It's just a temp fix to widen your nostril openings. If you have sinus issues such as internal inflamation..etc, this dialator really won't help. That's a medical condition that you need to address with a doctor. I only use this dialtor to widen my nostrils to breathe easier - mainly at night. Overall, a decent products that provides comfort to breathing better. 11/29/23: Update: This product still works great. I am still using the same piece since day 1. The other two are still in the package. You can keep using the same one, whereas they don't really wear out. Just make sure to rinse them with water after each use. Sometime next year, I will throw out the current one I am using, and use a new one from the existing pak. No issues at all with this product.

Overall it appears to be of quality craftsmanship. However this did nothing but give me a bloody nose and be uncomfortable. This would work if you have issues with the actual nostril holes needing widened. The nasal canal remains unaffected, I actually felt like this decreased my intake. Watched the videos read the instructions. Tried the various sizes and made adjustments. Doesn't seem to work as well or as comfortably as the outer strips.

I have tried all of them. Most of the internal nasal dilators collapse under the weight of my nasal walls, the material is so flimsy. Some pop out in the middle of the night or even shortly after insertion. I have very small nasal passages and suffer environmental allergies. I am extremely allergic to dust but am a lazy housekeeper, too lazy to vacuum all the time. I always had to sleep on 2 or 3 pillows which I swear over the years gave me arthritis in the neck. I have been dissapointed in most of the dilators primarily because the manufacturers are so afraid to make them out of a firm material. In my opinion I would rather breathe than worry about a little discomfort. But thats just me. I loved a discontinued product called the "nosewide" It was 2 round LARGE tubes to insert in each nostril joined together at the bottom. It was made of a very firm and thin material, I guess like plastic but it was so thin it hardly took up any space in the nostrils. It did what its name said-nose wide. I ordered from Amazon some similar items that looked like nose wide but sure enough, they were made of a flimsy silicone material that collapsed under the weight of the nasal wall. My other and most coveted was "sullys nose spreader" which was made of surgical stainless steel wire and was absolutely everything a nasal dilator should be-lightweight, comfortable, and opens your nasal passages, from top to bottom as wide as you want. I loved it so much I sold them for the inventor Robert Sullivan, may he rest in peace. When he passed, his family did not want to continue his legacy. Very sad-he was way ahead of his time and he originally created it for his own use. He used to place straws up his nose to breathe. The humorist Dave Barry even wrote a review about it which was printed in the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune and suggested it as a great Christmas present. Here is his review, always a good laugh! You readers obsessed with this topic will appreciate it. [...] After my last "Sully's" broke over time, I was in the market for a replacement. There was a close second to "Sully's" I believe it was called "Sleep with EZEE " also a wire dilator that is shaped ina a circular zigzag shape. The inventer passed away and apparently they are not available anymore. So I have been using jumbo sized coated paperclips, bent backwards and shaped it like the "Sully's" I put one in each nostril. Yes, lots of air came in, but after I fell asleep they would work its way out and be on the bed when I worke up. But at least I could fall asleep with them in. Last week was placing an order and needed like $15 more to get free shipping, so decided to see what was new in the nasal dilator section. I ordered these in the "try out" pack. I believe they were in my mailbox the next day shipping was that fast! But that wasn't the most important part for me as I have been disappointed in almost all of the dilators I have tried. I had low expectations. As soon as I received the "Mute" sample pack I picked the Large size as I like my nostrils open WIDE as I feel like I am suffocating when I sleep. I am happy to say that it worked extremely well with minimal to no discomfort. Easy insertion and the last 4 nights I have been sleeping with it it never fell out. Now I can sleep with one pillow, instead of 2. With a little adjusting my nostrils stay wide open. The material is firm enough not o collapse under the weight of the nasal walls yet comfortable.And I just found out that the size is adjustable. With the little plastic pin built in -and it is miniscule, I can -and did make it a little wider . I am extremely happy with this product. I have just placed an order for the Rhinomed Turbine, another dilator this same manufacturer makes marketed for athletes.I want to see the difference between the 2. I believe I read that the Turbine is a little firmer than the Mute. To me that means it may last longer than the "Mute" therefore be less expensive over time. Will let you all know my findings.

I was using the cone style dilators prior to trying this different style. The cone type worked okay, but were uncomfortable. Despite being uncomfortable I wore them for the last few years. Recently after getting a defective batch of the cone style I went shopping and found these Mute Nasal Dilators. Pros: 1) These are a lot lighter, so light in fact that I forgot I had it in my nose and wore them until 1:30 in the afternoon. 2) These don't irritate my nose like the cone type did, they are soft enough that I don't notice them. 3) These work better to open my nostrils and help me breath. Cons: 1) The price is a bit absurd for what they are. They are too expensive. At half the price they would still be pushing it. 2) I wish they had an X-Large size, yes these fit and dilate the nostrils but even the large are not as effective as they could be for those of us who have larger nostrils. Summary: I recommend these. They helped with my issues and for that I recommend them.

Après avoir utilisé tous les modèles possibles actuellement sur le marché, je me suis arrêtée définitivement sur celui-ci pour son efficacité. La texture est souple et le bienfait immédiat pour respirer plus largement. La gêne ressentie au début s'estompe rapidement. Malheureusement, je ne le garde pas toujours toute la nuit, mais je ne sais pas s'il tombe tout seul ou si c'est moi qui l'enlève pendant la nuit dans mon sommeil. Je recommande cependant ce produit sans aucune hésitation.

Semplicemente spettacolare. Io lo uso per una migliore respirazione notturna a causa del setto nasale stretto. Ne ho provati svariati e questo funziona veramente bene. Io sono anni che ne uso quindi l'ho travato comodo fin da subito, altri ci si dovranno abituare, ma è normale. Non si muove minimamente durante la notte, nemmeno sbadigliando. Estremamente soddisfatto.

Muy buen producto. Yo no ronco (o eso creo) pero durante la noche me cuesta trabajo respirar por algún tipo de alergia, lo cual me hace despertarme de noche y no descansar al 100%. Con este producto he podido dormir muy bien sin interrupciones. Lo único es que no estoy seguro de que dure 10 noches cada uno... anoche ya se me desprendio. Aun asi, vale la pena.

I bought almost all the nasal dilation products out there, this by far is the best one and the most well made for daily use. I tried the magnets and the straps and other products that go inside the nose, but nothing did the job like this one.

Helpt echt, werd ons aanbevolen door specialist uit ziekenhuis. Moeilijk te verkrijgen in Nederland en Belgie.