A 10-point bedroom checklist for allergy season
Hot-wash bedding, cover pillows, keep pets out, hold humidity under 50% and shower before bed. A 10-point bedroom checklist for easier breathing this season.
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A 9-step bedtime routine for easier breathing at night
Stop alcohol early, clear your nose, run a clean humidifier, add a nasal strip and settle on your side. A sourced bedtime routine for easier breathing.
A short history of nasal strips: 8 milestones
From a 1991 patent filing to FDA clearance, Super Bowl sidelines and decades of research, here are eight milestones in the short history of the nasal strip.
A simple nightly mouth tape routine in 8 steps
A nightly mouth tape routine: skip late drinks, check your nose, prep dry lips, add a strip if needed, tape without stretching, sleep on your side, peel slowly.
Every notable mouth taping study, explained
A guide to every notable mouth taping study, from a 2009 asthma trial to a 2026 meta-analysis: who took part, what was measured and what it found.
Every type of nasal dilator, explained: strips, clips, cones and more
Nasal dilators either lift the nose from outside, like strips, or hold the nostrils open from inside, like clips, cones and stents. How each type works.
Mouth tape buying guide: 9 things to check before you buy
What to look for in mouth tape: skin-safe material, a gentle adhesive, easy removal, the right shape and a fair trial. Nine checks before you buy, and our pick.
Mouth tape for sensitive skin: 8 things to look for, and our pick
Sensitive skin can still handle mouth tape. Eight things to look for, from a gentle adhesive and breathable material to ink-free backing, plus our pick.
Mouth tape vs. 7 other snoring products: how they compare
How mouth tape compares with nasal strips, nasal dilators, chin straps, mouthpieces, tongue devices, positional pillows and nasal sprays for snoring.
Mouth taping and nasal breathing glossary: 30 terms explained
Plain definitions of 30 terms you'll meet when reading about mouth taping, nasal strips and sleep, from AHI and CPAP to nasal valve, PFAS and turbinates.
Nasal strip buying guide: 8 things to look for
What to look for in a nasal strip: springy bands, an adhesive that lasts the night, the right size, gentle removal, clear instructions and time to try it.
Nasal strips for mouth breathers: what helps, and our pick
If you breathe through your mouth at night, a nasal strip can make nose breathing easier and mouth tape can keep your lips closed. What helps, and our pick.