Nasal strips FAQs

NasalFlow nasal strips are large, drug-free adhesive strips that gently lift the sides of your nose to open your nasal passages. They help you breathe more easily through your nose at night, during exercise or whenever you feel blocked up.

Each strip has flexible bands built into it. Once applied across the bridge of your nose, the bands try to straighten out, gently lifting the sides of your nose and widening your nasal passages. More room means air flows through your nose more easily, with no sprays or tablets involved.

Yes. NasalFlow strips work mechanically by opening your nose, so there is no medication, spray or active ingredient. That makes them a good option if you prefer a drug-free way to breathe more easily.

Yes. Nasal strips and nasal patches are two names for the same thing: an adhesive strip worn across the bridge of your nose that gently lifts the sides of your nose to open your nasal passages. You may also see them called nose strips or anti-snoring strips. NasalFlow strips are large nasal strips, measuring 66mm x 19mm.

NasalFlow strips come in one large size, measuring 66mm x 19mm, which fits most adult noses. The strip should sit across the bridge of your nose with the ends resting just above the flare of your nostrils.

Nasal strips can help reduce snoring caused by a blocked or narrow nose. By opening your nasal passages, they make it easier to breathe through your nose while you sleep, which can mean quieter nights for you and your partner. Nasal strips do not treat sleep apnoea.

Yes. Whether you are blocked up from a cold, flu, hay fever or allergies, a nasal strip can make breathing through your nose feel easier straight away by opening your nasal passages. It can help you get a more comfortable night's sleep while you recover.

They can help. A deviated septum can leave one side of your nose narrower, which makes breathing through it harder. A nasal strip gently lifts the sides of your nose to give air more room, so breathing can feel easier, especially at night. It does not straighten the septum itself. If you often struggle to breathe through your nose, speak to your GP.

Yes. Many people wear nasal strips while running, cycling or training to make nasal breathing easier. Apply the strip to clean, dry skin before you start, as sweat can stop it sticking properly.

Yes. NasalFlow strips are made for everyday use, and a pack of 60 gives you around two months of nightly use. Use a fresh strip each night and give your skin a break if you notice any redness or irritation.

You can wear a NasalFlow strip for up to 12 hours in any 24-hour period. That is plenty for a full night's sleep. Do not wear strips for more than 12 hours a day, and remove the strip straight away if your skin becomes sore or irritated.

Wash and dry your nose so it is free of oil, moisturiser and make-up. Peel off the backing without touching the adhesive, then place the strip across the bridge of your nose, just above the flare of your nostrils. Press both ends down firmly and run your finger along the strip so it sticks fully.

The easiest way is to remove it while washing your face or in the shower. Warm water loosens the adhesive, so you can slowly peel the strip off from each end. Avoid pulling it off quickly while it is dry.

No. Each NasalFlow strip is single use. Once removed, the adhesive won't stick as well and the strip won't work as effectively, so use a fresh one each time.

NasalFlow strips use a hypoallergenic adhesive that suits most skin types. Don't apply a strip over broken, sunburnt, irritated or sore skin, don't wear a strip for more than 12 hours a day, and stop using them if you notice a rash or irritation.

NasalFlow nasal strips are suitable for adults and children aged 12 and over. They should not be used by children under 12. We recommend an adult helps younger teenagers apply and remove their strips until they are confident doing it themselves.

A pack of 60 large nasal strips costs £9.99. That works out at around 17p per strip and gives you about two months' supply if you use one a night.

You can buy NasalFlow nasal strips directly from our website, with free standard UK delivery on every order. They are also available on Amazon UK.

Standard UK delivery is free on every order from our website and takes 3 to 5 business days. If you need your strips sooner, choose express delivery for £4.99 at checkout, which delivers in 2 business days.

Our 14-day try-at-home guarantee means that if NasalFlow strips don't help you breathe or sleep better, you can ask for a full refund. Just email us with your order number or proof of purchase.

Yes. You can cancel your purchase within 30 days of delivery and return unopened, unused products for a full refund. We aim to process refunds within 5 working days of approval. If you bought through Amazon, please use Amazon's returns process. See our Returns and Refunds page for full details.

Email us at contact@nasalflow.co.uk or use the form on our Contact us page. We're happy to help with questions about our nasal strips, your order, delivery or returns.