kfeusse Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I want to try these with my kids tonight...they are so congested...how quickly will we know if they work? And any tips on how to make them work well...don't want to waste any if possible. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 We use them from time to time. I think they are most effective for colds or allergies that have your airways a little smaller but not completely blocked. You just take off the plastic backing and put them across your nose right above where it begins to flare out. You should feel it pull your nose a little more open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 make sure the skin is clean and dry before putting them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I agree with the previous posters. You'll know right away if they've helped open up the air flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I unknowingly pull them off in my sleep. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 thanks for the responses...guess it won't hurt to try them...at this point I am willing to try nearly ANYTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 For me, I have found that they work well for pregnant, swollen nose congestion, but not for mucus-y congestion. I hope they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bry's-gal Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 They work great for me! It helps open the airways so I can breathe better at night! I have found that the generic does not stick as well as the name brand- one of those things that it is worth paying the extra for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We've tried them with both the adults & the kids. No luck. I find the warm mist or cool most humidifier to be way more effective. Along with some Vicks Vaporub on their chests & a dab under their nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 They work great for me! It helps open the airways so I can breathe better at night! I have found that the generic does not stick as well as the name brand- one of those things that it is worth paying the extra for! :iagree: dh uses them at night all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hubby uses them every night and they work great - very rarely does he snore now. The generic works just fine for him and saves us quite a bit of money. If the strips work for you, try the generic to see if they work. The handful of people I know who use them (and suggested them to us) all said the generic works just fine. This is the first time I've heard they haven't for someone. Maybe it's a nose shape or skin oil content or something (though hubby has a LOT of oil in his skin). He does clean the outside of his nose prior to putting them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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