Rhinomed Turbine Nasal Dilator for Athletic Breathing

I was skeptical when I first tried this. I was burned out on Breathe Right Nasal Strips, Small/Medium, Tan, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 2). I saw these recommended so tried both these and SleepRight Nasal Breathe Aid, 3 ct.. I used both for about a month each. The Rhinomed are advertised for use during athletic endeavors, and for me they provided a perceptible increase in the amount of air I was able to exchange during more strenuous sprints, especially sustained efforts. During moderate exertion they didn't seem to confer as much benefit. One thing I really liked about the Turbine is its comfort level. I've only adjusted the diameter of the size medium dilator that I use once. And I'm impressed with the quality of the material and manufacturing. It just fits perfectly, and is something I can wear all day on extended climbs and not be bothered by it. And more recently I've tried using them at night instead of during exercise, and for me that is probably a more beneficial use of these. They are substantially more comfortable than the SleepRight Breath Aid, which unfortunately only comes in one size, and I'm not that size.The considerable downside of the Turbine is its cost, which is three times more than the Breathe Aid. At this price point I don't see them staying relevant. I'll keep using the Turbines I have until I run out, but price will probably steer me towards using them only when necessary.

First of all, anyone interested in trying this product out, purchase the assorted size to determine which dilator is the correct size for you. I knew my septum in my nose was deviated, but never thought that it had a major effect on my cardio. That was, until I decided to use the Breathe Right Nasal Strips casually at home. I realized how deep of breathes I could take nasally with only the external strips, but the adhesive kept coming off. I needed a more solid solution, that was not surgery.In my preparation for my first half-marathon about 1 month out, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try as my distances seemed to plateau. Every time I used the dilators, I really felt the difference. I was able to run the distances expected. I'm a bigger guy with a narrow nose bridge, and a noticeable deviated septum when observed up close. I especially noticed when I forgot the dilators on a 5K shortly after the half marathon. It was tough for a relatively flat 5K course.PROS:+ I do reuse them. I wash them off after each use. I've been using the same Large pair for over a year now, but ordering an additional 3 pack after losing my Large dialator.+ 100% worked for me, where nasal strips would slip off mid-jogs+ Assorted size allowed me to learn that I should be using a Medium to Large. Testing out each in a run+ A must have when performing any cardio. Although, I haven't needed while hiking yet.+ They stay in place about almost 95% of the time. The other 5% of the time, is usually when i'm furrowing my nose. All I'd need to do to correct this, is to push the dilator back into place. It takes about 5 seconds max.+ Cheaper alternative to surgery. As an active person, who only feels the effects of a deviated septum while doing cardio... this is great!CONS- Somewhat uncomfortable the first few times you use them. I've learned that I need to have them in my nose a few minutes before my cardio action to allow my nose to adjust to them. Usually my nose will become slightly congested because of me shoving it up my nose. After a while it clears up and I can take in full breathes completely through my nose. This doesn't lower my rating, because I would expect my nose to react like this with anything in my nose for a long period of time.Overall I would recommend these dilators to anyone that is looking at an inexpensive solution to improve cardio performance with a deviated septum.

This is one amazing product! I used it during the Leadville Trail 100, and after 100 miles it was still in my nose and helping me to breath. I have a deviated septum, so this is a real miracle product. I've used the adhesive strips in the past, but they always fall off. This was the first product that stayed put.Breathing is easier. I'm not sure if I'm getting more air in, but it is definitely easier to breath. The most notable impact is when I'm eating and drinking. No more choking on water and food!One thing, be prepared to have a lot of people ask about it. Everyone is curious about it and how well it works.

I looked into these as I've been dealing with sinus problems for a long time and I've often worn Breathe Right strips at night to help me sleep. I figured they'd give me a similar benefit during all the mountain biking I do. For those who have no sinus issues to begin with, it may not be helpful as some reviews have already pointed out. For me, the difference is immediately noticeable.Interestingly, I found these even more useful as a replacement for my sleep-time Breathe Right strips. I've also tried similar products that use some sort of rubber or silicon tubes that are inserted in the nose in a similar fashion (you can find them here on Amazon). However, I felt like those are harder to get used to and I don't like how they line the entire inside of my nose. Now that I'd tried the sampler and know that medium works best for me, I'll be buying more to use as a sleep aid.

I breathe through my mouth, for better and worse. So to improve my breathing at night I wore this for several months while I slept. I also taped my mouth shut using 3M micropore tape. The nasal dilator feels okay at first, but becomes a sore aching feeling after a few minutes and can be a real challenge to sleep with, always waking up in pain and discomfort. I bought the variety pack so I could try different sizes and adjusted the nasal guides every way possible (including wearing it upside-down), but the pain was caused by the regular operation of the device, pressing against the inside of my nose to spread my nostrils. I find it hard to believe that other people can wear these comfortably; I noticed a difference in ease of breathing, but it wasn't enough to get over the consistent pain and discomfort that the device caused. The 3M tape alone made more of a difference for me, and I stuck with that for much longer.