Author Interviews, JAMA / 01.07.2016
Some Over-the-Counter Nasal Strips and Clips Found To Be Effective Dilators
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Christopher Badger, MS3
PRIME-LC
UC Irvine School of Medicine
MedicalResearch.com: Which over-the-counter mechanical nasal dilators are effective at relieving nasal valve obstruction?
Response: In this systemic review, 33 over-the-counter mechanical nasal dilators were identified and classified by mechanism. Ten peer reviewed articles identified six effective devices.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
Response: External nasal dilators and nasal clips may be an effective treatment for the relief of nasal valve obstruction.
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