Has anyone used the Breathe EZ nose clip successfully for sleep apnea?
by Sarah Aniston
Filed under Sleep Apnea Books
I can breathe a little better at night by using another product, a breathe right nasal strip, but I still snore and wake up several times at night. The Breathe EZ nose clip claims to open the airways in your throat. I’ve read the testimonials on the websites that sell the device, but would like some independent opinions before I buy. Any users? Thanks!
I have had sleep apnea for about 5 years. I was told by my ENT MD at Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary that the “Breathe RIght” strips are useless for sleep apnea. The problem which causes sleep apnea is in your throat and not your nose or sinuses. I ended up with a CPAP machine and it works fine. I am trying to investigate about a new surgical procedure but still need some more info.
Good Luck.
Breathe EZ only opens your nose, not your throat. Sleep apnea is when you stop breathing, your brain wakes itself up to resume breathing — these strips do nothing for Sleep Apnea.
I’ve used them for snoring but then had a sleep study and needed a C-PAP machine — Continuous Positive Air flow Pump (pump may be incorrect). C-PAP forces air into your lungs at you specific pressure to keep your brain from waking up from lack of oxygen so you get a better night’s sleep.
Have your thyroid checked as your endocrine system controls sleep and it may be an endocrine problem.
Breathe EZ nose clip / strips are for people who breathe through their noses and their nasal passage is too small (deviated septum, swelling, etc.) NOT SLEEP APNEA — totally different category of problem that nothing over the counter can help!!!