If you're looking for more information on treating common breathing problems, we’ve got some suggestions for you! We've compiled a listing of scientific studies about snoring and nasal congestion to provide you with some good ideas for references that you might want to read. You'll find these as well as other valuable information about treatment options (including, of course, Breathe Right products) at many local libraries or by searching for them online. Take a look below.

1. Michaelson PG. Mair EA. Popular snore aids: do they work?. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 130(6):649-58, 2004 Jun.



2. Kealy S. The effects of external nasal dilator strips on exercise tolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Physiotherapy Ireland. 24(2):20, 2003 Dec.



3. Cerny F. Schneider P. Myth and fact: nasal dilator strips. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 7(5):16-9, 35-7, 2003 Sep-Oct. (14 ref)



4. Bourdin M, et al. Influence of changes in nasal ventilation on estimated workload during submaximal field running. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2002 Sep;42(3):295-9.



5. Anonymous. Medical Experts Challenge Snoring Report. Health & Medicine Week Jan 21, 2002 p4



6. Thomas DQ. Larson BM. Rahija MR. McCaw ST . Nasal strips do not affect cardiorespiratory measures during recovery from anaerobic exercise. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 15(3):341-3, 2001 Aug.



7. Ognibene NE , Merrick MA, Ingersoll CD. Intra- and intersession reliability of acoustic rhinometry in measuring nasal cross-sectional area. Ear Nose Throat J. 2001 Aug;80(8):536, 539-40.



8. Djupesland PG, Skatvedt O, Borgersen AK. Dichotomous Physiological effects of nocturnal external nasal dilation in heavy snorers: the answer to a rhinologic controversy? Am J Rhinol 15(2):95-103, 2001.



9. Tong TK, Fu FH, Chow BC. Effect of nostril dilation on prolonged all-out intermittent exercise performance. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 41:189-95, 2001.



10. Tong TK, Fu FH, Chow BC. Nostril dilatation increases capacity to sustain moderate exercise under nasal breathing condition. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 41:470-8, 2001.



11. O'Kroy JA. James T. Miller JM. Torok D. Campbell K. Effects of an external nasal dilator on the work of breathing during exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 33(3):454-8, 2001 Mar.



12. Moses AJ. External nasal dilators a clinical aid for dentists, patients. JADA 132:1555-6, 2001.



13. Raudenbush B, Meyer B. Effect of nasal dilators on pleasantness, intensity and sampling behaviors of foods in the oral cavity. Rhinology 39:80-3, 2001.



14. Hornung DE, Smith DJ, Kurtz DB, White T, Leopold DA. Effect of nasal dilators on nasal structures, sniffing strategies and olfactory ability. Rhinology 39:84-7, 2001.



15. Kirkness JP, Wheatley JR, Amis TC. Nasal airflow dynamics: mechanisms and responses associated with an external nasal dilator strip. Eur Respir J 15(5):929-36, 2000.



16. Pevernagie D, Hamans E, Van Cauwenberge P, Pauwels R. External nasal dilation reduces snoring in chronic rhinitis patients: a randomized controlled trial. Eur Respir J 15: 996-1000, 2000.



17. Gehring JM, Garlick SR, Amis TC. Nasal resistance and flow resistive work of nasal breathing during exercise: effects of a nasal dilator strip. J Appl Physiol 89(3):1114, 2000.



18. Ho W, Wei WI, Yuen AP, Hui Y. Effect of the external nasal dilator on nasal minimal cross-sectional area in orientals as assessed by acoustic rhinometry. J Otolaryngol 29:367-70, 2000.



19. Harar RPS, Shaida AM, Kalan, A, Kenyon GS. Nasal dilator strips [letter]. Laryngoscope 110:178, 2000



20. Di Somma EM, Wheatley JR, West SN, Amis TC. Nasal dilator strip [letter]. Laryngoscope 110:178-179, 2000



21. O'Kroy JA. Oxygen uptake and ventilatory effects of an external nasal dilator during ergometry. Oxygen uptake and ventilatory effects of an external nasal dilator during ergometry. Med Sci Sports Exerc 32(8):1491-95, 2000.



22. Overend T. Barrios J. McCutcheon B. Sidon J. External nasal dilator strips do not affect treadmill performance in subjects wearing mouthguards. Journal of Athletic Training. 35(1):60-4, 2000 Jan-Mar. (27 ref)



23. Ferini-Strambi L. Castronovo V. Bizzozero D. Oldani A. Evaluation of the efficacy of a nasal dilator in habitual-snorer patients. Sleep and Hypnosis. 1(3):173-6, 1999 Jul-Sep. (20 ref)



24. Burres SA. Acoustic rhinometry of the oriental nose. Am J Rhin 13(5):407-410, 1999.



25. Gosepath J, Amedee RG, Romantschuck S, Mann WJ. Breathe right nasal strips and the respiratory disturbance index in sleep related breathing disorders. Am J Rhino 13:385-389, 1999.



26. Seto-Poon M, Amis TC, Kirkness JP, Wheatley JR. Nasal dilator strips delay onset of oral route breathing during exercise. Can J Appl Physiol 24(6):538-47, 1999.



27. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ear, nose, and throat devices; classifiction of the nasal dilator, the intranasal splint, and the bone particle collector [final rule]. Fed Regist 64(44):10947-9, 1999.



28. Amis T, Kirkness J, Di Somma E, Wheatley J. Nasal vestibule wall elasticity: interactions with a nasal dilator strip. J Appl Physiol 86(5):1638-43, 1999



29. Chinevere TD, Faria EW, Faria IE. Nasal splinting effects on breathing patterns and cardiorespiratory responses. J Sport Sci 17:443-7, 1999.



30. Di Somma E, West S, Wheatley J, Amis T. Nasal dilator strips increase maximum inspiratory flow via nasal wall stabilization. Laryngoscope 109:780-4, 1999.



31. Miller JM, O'Kroy JA, James T, Torok D, Campbell K. Effects of an external Nasal Dilator on the work of breathing during exercise. [abstract] Med Sci Sports Exerc (31)5 supp):S221, 1999.



32. Tesch J, Zabik RM, Dawson ML. The use of Breathe Right Nasal Strips on individuals with no nasal impairment. [abstract] Med Sci Sports Exerc 31 (5 supp):S221, 1999.



33. Wilson BA, Thorp DB, Hogg L, O'Rouke K. Exercise ventilation modified by ise of Breathe Right Nasal Strip: Possible use in EIA [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 31 (5 supp):S250, 1999.



34. Papanek PE, Conley SF, Feroah TR. External nasal dilators (Breathe Right) decrease nasal airway resistance in resting subjects. [abstract] Med Sci Sports Exerc 31 (5 supp):S355, 1999.



35. Mirza N, Lanza D. The nasal airway and obstructed breathing during sleep. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 32:243-62, 1999.



36. Sloan RH. Use of external nasal dilator strips in motor neurone disease with upper airways obstruction [letter]. Palliat Med 13(5):443, 1999.



37. Pickering DN, Beardsmore CS. Nasal flow limitation in children. Ped Pulmon 27:32-36, 1999.



38. Herulf M, Lundberg J, Weitzberg E. Nostril widening improved arterial oxygenation: a role for nasal nitric oxide. Respir Med 93:134-5, 1999.



39. Bahammam A, Tate R, Manfreda J, Kryger M. Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Effect of Nasal Dilation, Sleep Stage, and Sleep Position. Sleep 22:592-8, 1999



40. Redline S, Adams N, Strauss ME, Roebuck T, Winters M, Rosenberg C. Improvement of mild sleep-disordered breathing with CPAP compared with conservative therapy. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 157:858-65, 1998.



41. Steven GC,Hirsch SR. The effect of Breathe Right nasal strips® on bronchial asthma: a pilot study [abstract]. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 80:114, 1998.



42. Loube D. Radiofrequency ablation for sleep-disordered breathing [editorial]. Chest 113:1151-2, 1998.



43. Alwani A, Rubinstein I. The nose and obstructive sleep apnea. Curr Opin Pulmonary Med 4:361-362, 1998



44. Ng B, Mamikoglu B, Ahmed M, Corey J. The effect of external Nasal Dilators as Measured by Acoustic Rhinometry. Ear Nose Throat J 77(10):840-4, 1998.



45. Todorova A, Schellenberg R, Hofmann HC, Dimpfel W. Effect of the external nasal dilator Breathe Right® on snoring. Eur J Med Res 3:367-79, 1998.



46. Vermoen C, Verbraak F, Bogaard J. Effect of a Nasal Dilatator Patency During Normal and Forced nasal Breathing, Int J. Sports Med., 19:109-13, 1998



47. West SA, Perry AC, Signorile JL, Morgan RO, VanBemden AL. . Effect of Breathe Right nasal strips (BRNS) on measures of performance in aerobically trained males [abstract]. J Ath Train 33:S-35, 1998.



48. VanBemden AL,West SA,Perry AC,Signorile JL, Morgan RO. Subjective and objective assessments of nasal patency in aerobically trained males before and after application of a Breathe Right nasal strip [abstract]. J Ath Train 33:S-37, 1998.



49. Cheng, D, Iriarte C. The paper clip nasal dilator. Laryngoscope 108:1247-1248, 1998.



50. Roithmann R, Chapnik J, Cole P, Szalai J, Zamel N. Role of the external nasal dilator in the management of nasal obstruction. Laryngoscope 108:712-5, 1998.



51. Schneider PT, Cerny FJ. Does the Breathe Right nasal strip (BRNS) reduce nasal resistance during exercise?. Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:S190, 1998.



52. Cooke ES. The effects of an external nasal dilator on recovery from anaerobic perfromance [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:S275, 1998.



53. Overend TJ, Occleshaw SA, Young RT. Effect of an external nasal dilator during mouth-occluded exercise [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:S275, 1998.



54. Deyak JA, Goldsworthy S, Meierhofer D, Bacharach D. Performance and recovery effects of Breathe Right nasal strips during a simulated hockey period [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:S311, 1998.



55. Pujol TJ, Iman WH. Effects of an external nasal dilator strip on differentiated ratings of perceived exertion. Percep Mot Skill 86:1153-4, 1998.



56. Djupesland PG, Skatvedt O, Jansen SK, Hope B. Subjective and objective effects of external nasal dilation on nasal dimensions and snoring [abstract]. Presented at ERS & ISIAN Meeting, Vienna, 1998.



57. Seto-Poon M, Amis T, Kirkness J, Wheatley J. Nasal dilator strips delay onset of oro-nasal breathing during exercise [abstract]. Proc thorac Soc Austral NZ p101, 1998.



58. Garlick SR, Gehring JM, Amis TC, Wheatley JR. External nasal dilator strips alter nasal airway pressure-flow dynamics during exercise in some normal subjects [abstract]. Proc Thorac Soc Austral NZ P97, 1998.



59. Kirkness J, Amis TC,Seto-Poon M, Graham K, Stilwell E, Wheatley J. External nasal dilator strips influence rowing performance in elite athletes [abstract]. Proc Thorac Soc Austral NZ P98, 1998.



60. Gehring JM, Amis TC, Cala SJ, Wheatley JR. External nasal dilator strips decrease the flow-resistive work of nasal breathing during exercise [abstract]. Proc Thorac Soc Austral NZ P99, 1998.



61. Thomas D, Bowdoin BA, Brown DD, McCaw ST. Nasal strips and mouthpieces do not affect power output during anaerobic exercise. Res Q Exerc Sport 69:201-4, 1998.



62. Liistro G, Rombaux P, Dury M, Pieters T, Aubert G, Rodenstein D. Effects of Breathe Right on snoring: a polysomnographic study. Respir Med 92:1076-8, 1998.



63. Phillips BA, Anstead MI, Pinto SJ. Behavioral management of obstructive sleep apnea. Sem Respir Crit Care Med 19:139-46, 1998.



64. Passali D. Does the nasal dilator help in sports activity? Allergy 52(12):2, 1997.



65. Randall DA, Martin PJ. Use of adhesive nasal strips for nasal obstruction [letter]. Am Fam Phys 56:1578-2, 1997.



66. Roithmann R, Chapnik J, Zamel N, Barreto SM,Cole P. Acoustic rhinometric assessment of the nasal valve. Am J Rhino 11:379-85, 1997.



67. Portugal LG, Mehta RH, Smith BE, Sabnani JB, Matava MJ. Objective assessment of the Breathe-Right device during exercise in adult males. Am J Rhino 11:393-7, 1997.



68. Gosepath J, Mann WJ, Amedee RG. Effects of the Breathe Right nasal strips on nasal ventilation. Am J Rhino 11:399-402, 1997.



69. Hornung D, Chin C, Kurtz D, Kent P, Mozell M. Effect of Nasal Dilators on Perceived Odor Intensity. Chem Senses 22:177-80, 1997.



70. Griffin JW, Hunter G, Ferguson D, Sillers MJ. Physiologic effects of an external nasal dilator. Laryngoscope 107:1235-8, 1997.



71. Fasnacht JJ, Mortier S, Wipshaar A. A sportmedical examination of the effectiveness of the "Breathe Right ® nasal strip." Manuscript submitted for publication. May 27, 1997.



72. Schonhofer B, Wenzel M, Barchfeld T, Siemon K, Rager H, Kohler D. Value of intra- and extraoral devices in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring [German]. Med Klin 92:167-74, 1997.



73. Chinevere TD, Faria EW, Faria IE. Comparative effects of an external nasal dilator on breathing pattern and cardiorespiratory responses [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 29:S283, 1997.



74. Bowdoin BA, Thomas DQ, Brown DD, McCaw ST.. The effects of a nasal dilator on anaerobic exercise performance [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 29:S284, 1997.



75. O'Kroy JA. Effects of an external nasal dilator on performance and ventilation [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 29:S284, 1997.



76. Papanek PE, Brown JA, Young CC. The effects of an external nasal dilator on respiratory flow volume [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 29:S285, 1997.



77. Brown DD,Lawrence DM,Steurer RA, Rodgers J. The effect of external nasal dilators on submaximal exercise responses [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 29:S293, 1997.



78. Ochi K, Mitsui M, Kaneko T, Kimura M, Miyamoto Y, Kato I. The application of Breathe Right for otorhinolaryngologic disorders (Japanese). Otorhinology 90(5):597-601, 1997.



79. Wenzel M, Schonhofer B, Siemon K, Kohler D. Nasal strips without effect on obstructive sleep apnea and snoring [German]. Pneumologie 51:1108-10, 1997.



80. Lindblom SS. Adults who snore. Social nuisance or at risk for medical problems?. Postgrad Med 101:171-91, 1997.



81. Ulfberg J, Fenton G. Effect of Breathe Right® nasal strip on snoring. Rhinology 35:50-2, 1997.



82. McCarthy MA, Matherne GG, Bouldin EP. Using an external nasal dilator with nasal CPAP improved comfort and reduced arousals in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea [abstract]. Sleep Res 26:662, 1997.



83. Scharf MB, McDannold MD, Zaretsky MT, Hux GT, Brannen DE, Berkowitz DV. Cyclic alternating pattern sequences in non-apneic snorers with and without nasal dilation. Ear Nose Throat J 75:617-9, 1996.



84. Givan DC, Eigen H. Breathing - what's the "right" answer? [editorial]. J Pediatr 129:781-2, 1996.



85. Scharf MB, Berkowits DV, McDannold MD, Stover R, Brannen DE, Reyna R. Effects of an external nasal dilator on sleep and breathing patterns in newborn infants with and without congestion. J Pediatr 129:804-8, 1996.



86. Turnbull GL,Rundell OH, Rayburn WF,Jones RK, Pearman CS.. Managing pregnancy-related nocturnal nasal congestion. The external nasal dilator. J Repro Med 41:897-902, 1996.



87. Young L, Sowash J, Lever D, Wygand J, Otto RM . The effect of Breatherite aids on acute anaerobic performance and recovery [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 28:S17, 1996.



88. Papanek PE, Young CC, Kellner NA, Lachacz JG, Sprado A. The effects of an external nasal dilator (Breathe Right®) on anaerobic sprint performance [abstract]. Med Sci Sports Exerc 28:S182, 1996.



89. Bacharach D, Vardas J, Jerdie J, Huft B, Guy P, Smith D, Everson B ,Cage M . Breathe Right® strip: Effects on anaerobic running power [abstract]. Res Q Exerc Sport Suppl 67:A-27, 1996.



90. Carey D, Fenton G. The physiological effects of Breathe Right® nasal dilator during exercise and recovery in racing cyclists [abstract]. Res Q Exerc Sport Suppl 67:A-28, 1996.



91. Vardas J ,Guy P, Threinen K, Gibson T, Everson B, Hilgart L , Bacharach D. Breathe Right® strip: effects on repeated sprint running and recovery in college football players [abstract]. Res Q Exerc Sport Suppl 67:A-28, 1996.



92. Knezevic D, Knigge H. Spiroergometric examination of male athletes running on the treadmill with and without "Breathe Right® nasal strip" (German). Sport Praxis 6:42-3, 1996.



93. Trocchio M, Wimer JW, Parkman AW, Fisher J. . Oxygenation and exercise performance-enhancing effects attributed to the Breathe Right nasal dilator. J Ath Train 30:211-4, 1995.



94. Roithmann R, Cole P, Chapnik J, Shpirer I, Hoffstein V, Zamel N. Acoustic rhinometry in the evaluation of nasal obstruction. Laryngoscope 105:275-81, 1995.



95. Potera C. A (nasal) strip of status [letter]. Phys Sport Med 23:14-5, 1995.



96. Scharf MB, Brannen DE, McDannold M. A subjective evaluation of a nasal dilator on sleep & snoring. Ear Nose Throat J 73:395-401, 1994.



97. Abramowicz M (ed). Breathe right nasal strips to decrease snoring. Medical Letter 36(934):100, 1994.



98. Kelloway JS, Adlis SA, Schoenwetter WF. An external nasal dilator device affects the quality of life for patients with nasal congestion [abstract]. Presented at IAACI XV, Stockholm, 1994.



99. Johnson NT, Monchil LA. Effect on snoring of the Breathe Right external nasal dilator [abstract]. Sleep Res 23:268, 1994.



100. Sheldon SH, Reetz A. Efficacy of Breathe Right external nasal dilator in treatment of nasal congestion during CPAP [abstract]. Sleep Res 23:326, 1994.



101. Rundell OH, Jones RK, Filley WV. The effect of Breathe Right, an external nasal dilator, on subjective sleep disturbances among patients with allergic rhinitis [abstract]. Sleep Res 23:464, 1994.