Breath-rite strips

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Does anyone have ideas about how to make breath-rite strips myself?

All I need is the right adhesive and a suggestion about what the right plastic is and where to buy it. That's all, LOL.

I don't have major problems breathing, but sometimes I think breath-rite strips would help while running and other exercising, and even for sleeping. There is NO doubt that when I inhale strongly through my nose, the passage on each side narrows substantially.

IIRC, they were not expensive but not cheap, and I'm not good at moderation, and I think if I started using them, I would want to use one or more a day. The cost would mount up.

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BTW, the right adhesive is one that will stick to the plastic and also to the skin of my nose.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

I'd try Crazy Glue or 5 minute epoxy. You'll only need it every couple of weeks that way.

[Postal68]

Duct Tape, the answer is ALWAYS duct tape ;-)

[Steve Barker]

A couple one-inch pieces of 3/8" tubing will accomplish the same thing. Reusable forever.

[Jim E]

Note that it's "breathe-rite".

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How do I get it to stick to my nose?

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Darn. No wonder I haven't been able to make one.

:)

[Mark Lloyd]

Since that error is so common, I've wondered if it was really correct. I've looked in a lot of dictionaries and never found one where "breath" spells breathe. What is your source for that information?

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[Mark Lloyd]

Although I hear duct tape is not that good for fixing heating ducts.

[Grandpa]

Note that it is: "Breathe Right" See:

[Grandpa]

[Steve Barker]

you stick them IN your nose.

[Stormin Mormon]

IN your nostrils, not on top of them.

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It seems to be mostly intended for snoring. I don't think I snore, but I do have trouble getting enough air when I'm running. Maybe I'll stop running.

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No, that's not how they work.

They are thin springy plastic, dogbone shaped strips, and one is used at a time and it sticks to the outside of your nose.

Look at

and you can see a picture of these things on the top of almost every box, and you can see them on the noses of the sleeping people, especiallly the guy. Totally outside the nose.

The whole secret is the glue.

[Chris Lewis]

According to mm :

I use them occasionally. I really don't think they'd stay on during exercise. Nor do I think they'd make much difference during exercise even if they did stay on.

You should buy a pack and see if they do any good before trying to replicate them.

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Maybe that's why they don't mention them for that purpose!

Thanks for addressing the post!

Maybe not for you, but my nose really closes down a lot when I breath in. I would think they would help. I've thought of being resigned to breathing through my mouth, but I think I heard that was bad.

That makes sense, but I think I can't replicate them. Maybe not the breathe-rigth people but someone probably spent years, with a lab and lots of materials, to find the right glue. If I try them, like them, can't replicate them, and don't want to keep spending the money, I'll feel frustrated, annoyed, and poor. Maybe I should just stop running. Well, actually, I barely do anymore.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Look up satire while your attit.

[Nelson Muntz]

So it is surprising to you the manufacturer managed to spell it in a context that everyone can understand. Yet somehow - you think the name of the product should be intentionally misspelled. Interesting.