The AirStripes® Nasal Strip Blog

Everyday life, sports & more.

Welcome to the official blog of AirStripes: your transparent nasal strip for everyday use, sports, and more. Here you'll regularly find new posts on topics such as proper use , background information on nasal health, and more . as well as insights into the development of our AirStripes .

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Nasal strips & more – these topics await you

The AirStripes blog features a wide range of topics that go far beyond the product itself. We provide practical application tips , such as how to properly apply and remove nasal strips. We also take a look at nasal health in general: What role does nasal breathing actually play in our well-being?

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Kaufberatung

Nasal strips or nasal dilators? Comparing the differences

Stick on the outside or insert inside? Nasal strips and nasal dilators pursue the same goal in different ways. An honest comparison of comfort, hygiene, and cost.
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Anwendung

How do nasal strips work?

A nasal strip is essentially a small spring for the nose. How it works mechanically, why positioning matters, and what studies say about it.
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Anwendung

Do nasal strips help with snoring?

Nasal strips can help if snoring is related to a narrow or congested nose. When they make a difference and when they don’t—with a self-assessment, the latest research, and tips for use.
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Nasenatmung

Nasal strips during sports: What they do and don't do

Pros wear them, while recreational runners wonder if they actually make a difference. What nasal strips really do when running, cycling, and working out at the gym, what the research says to date, ...
Häufige Fehler bei der Anwendung von Nasenpflastern – und wie du sie vermeidest

Common mistakes when using nasal strips – and how to avoid them

Nasal strips are small, convenient and easy to use. Nevertheless, many users make typical mistakes that can affect adhesion, effectiveness or skin tolerance. In this post, we show you the most comm...
Transparente Nasenpflaster – dezente Wahl für unterwegs

Transparent nasal strips – a discreet choice for on the go

Transparent nasal strips are for many the discreet alternative for everyday use. They are barely noticeable, skin-friendly, and ideal when you want to remain inconspicuous while out and about or at...
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lifestyle

How long to use nasal strips? Duration, frequency & skin tips

How long can you actually use nasal strips? In our new post, you'll find out how long to wear them, how to protect your skin, and what the differences are between classic models and transparent nas...
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nasenpflaster

Side effects of nasal patches – what should you look out for?

Nasal patches, also known as nasal strips, are small, helpful devices that have become a staple in many people's daily lives for years. They are easy to apply and can be removed without any problem...
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entstehung des nasenpflasters

The history of the nasal plaster – from its invention to today

A nasal plaster—often called a nasal strip —is now an integral part of many everyday and sporting situations. But how did it come about? In this article, we take a look at its beginnings, technica...