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How Does It Compare to Other Devices?

The three most common devices on the market today address the airflow problem indirectly by stretching the whole nostril, often uncomfortably.

One device attaches to the outside of the nose with an adhesive and uses a spring to literally pull the nose open by the skin. While effective, this method can be uncomfortable, and may result in skin irritation. As a consequence of this approach, many people develop a skin sensitivity and must discontinue use.

Another device also uses a spring which goes from nostril to nostril, stretching them open with continuous pressure. This presents the drawbacks of uncomfortable stretching of the nostrils as well as applying continuous pressure which can in time potentially cause skin irritation.

The third device is a small wire barrel which is placed within each nostril serving as an internal dilator. Besides the inconvenience of being two separate pieces, such internal dilation can be difficult to use, stretching each whole nostril wide open. In addition, the insertion of such a device would not be possible in persons with a significantly deviated septum.

In contrast, the NoseWorks(TM) nasal support is a passive device which uses no springs or annoying pressure. Consisting of thin, lightweight specially molded plastic, this easy-to-use device effectively prevents the collapse of the sides of the nose during exercise or sleep. As a result, you breathe easier with increased oxygen intake and can sleep soundly with the prospect no more snoring!

In the June 2004 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, P.G. Michaelson and E.A. Mair, reported their results of a study they performed to evaluate 3 popular noninvasive treatments for snoring: an oral spray lubricant applied before bedtime, a nasal strip designed to maintain nasal valve patency, and a head-positioning pillow.

The study was designed as a randomized blinded clinical trial of 3 popular noninvasive snore aids using objective acoustic snoring analysis and subjective patient and bed-partner questionnaires in 40 snoring patients. A digital recorder allowed snoring analysis with data collected in the home environment over 1 week.

Studied snore remedies with proposed mechanisms of action and noted subjective complaints from patient questionnaire. *