FAQs

sleepYstrip® is very simple to use and comes with instructions on how to wear it.  See below for the video showing how to wear sleepYstrip®. It is made from a hypoallergenic medial grade tape, and is very comfortable for the vast majority of users. It is very easy to remove. Furthermore, it can be customised to suit your individual comfort.

sleepYstrip® is effective in improving nasal airflow and reducing mouth breathing for the vast majority of users. This usually results in a quieter and healthier sleep. Even the loudest snorers can notice big improvements. However, there are always exceptions and whilst rare, there may be some people that do not notice a significant difference. Even these people may achieve health benefits simply by breathing through their nose, instead of through their mouth all night long.

If you are nervous, just remember that there are breathing holes so you can still breathe if necessary through your mouth. For some people it can be a scary experience having their mouth closed, just be patient and remember it may take a few nights to become accustomed to wearing sleepYstrip®. You can remove the bottom part by lifting the tab and releasing your bottom lip until you feel calm enough to place it back into position.

Try sitting upright in bed for 10-20 minutes prior to lying down with the sleepYstrip® on so you can get used to it. Also See below for the nose unblocking exercise so you can feel confident of unblocking your nose.

A sleepYstrip® patch is worn each night.

*Thomas, RJ., et al. 2004 Low-Concentration CO2 is an Effective Adjunct to Positive Airway Pressure in the Treatment of Refractory Mixed Central and Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing Sleep V 28 No. 1

Yes it can. In fact, sleepYstrip® has a similar effect to MAS in that it encourages a more forwards jaw position. Using sleepYstrip® will assist with a closed mouth posture, while your MAS keeps your jaw forwards.

Whilst this is not something we recommend if you have been prescribed CPAP for sleep apnoea, it is ideal for people who have attempted CPAP and have not managed to tolerate it. If you have been unable to tolerate CPAP it is certainly worth trying, and in many cases, simply nose breathing through the night can significantly improve sleep.

In many cases for mild to moderate sleep apnoea, sleepYstrip® can be an effective alternative to MAS therapy.

However, if your MAS has been prescribed by a doctor or dentist, you should consult with them first, before stopping any treatment.

Yes you can. Always keep your asthma medication handy but nose breathing gently (compared to mouth breathing) has been shown in research to potentially help control asthma. For the research paper click here

For hygiene reasons sleepYstrip® has been designed as a disposable one time use only product. Each morning after removing sleepYstrip® please discard and use a fresh new one that evening.

No you simply pull the bottom tab up releasing your bottom lip. Cough or sneeze, then when you are ready simply re-place the bottom part of sleepYstrip® back into position and rub to ensure it is in place. This can be done several times without reducing the effectiveness of sleepYstrip®.

sleepYstrip® can be used for a light or medium cover of facial hair.

If you use creams or oils of an evening they may interfere with the sticking capability of sleepYstrip®. Try eliminating (or reducing) the use of cream or oils on your face in the area where sleepYstrip® will be applied.

If you have adjusted and re-applied sleepYstrip® you may have reduced the adhesive to a level where it no longer sticks effectively. In that case a new sleepYstrip® should be applied.

Remove the backing paper from the sleepYstrip® patch and place lightly onto your skin, somewhere like your arm or leg (ensuring that the area is clean and dry). This will remove some of the adhesive stick from the patch causing less grip to your face so it will be easier to remove the next morning and should reduce the level of irritation to your skin.

You can also try customising sleepYstrip® for different levels of coverage. See below for our video showing you how to adjust sleepYstrip®.

sleepYstrip® is not suitable for children under the age of 5. We strongly suggest that you consult with a doctor or breathing educator if your child snores.

If you feel your child would benefit from using sleepYstrip® then firstly we would encourage you to be confident around your child. Make it a fun experience – your child will look to you for guidance. If you are nervous just remember that there are breathing holes so your child can still breathe if necessary through their mouth if they feel they need to. If your child is nervous, explain that the breathing holes are there for them to breathe through. Also show your child how to remove sleepYstrip® if they feel they are not comfortable wearing it in case they wish to remove it themselves.

We thought they would be very cool in different colours too and explored this option. We did not come across a method of using inks with this product that we found to be 100% safe.

The adhesive used on sleepYstrip® is a hypo-allergenic, medical grade latex free adhesive and it is used in many other types of medical patches currently used by the medical fraternity around the world

Yes. sleepYstrip® has been designed to encourage nasal breathing. So if you are sitting down watching tv, reading a book, working in the garden or exercising or any other activity where you wish to breath through your nose sleepYstrip® is a great tool.

Yes. We actually encourage you to wear sleepYstrip® when travelling especially when air quality is not of the highest quality. sleepYstrip® has been designed so it can be worn under any type of mask.In fact it can even be used instead of a mask. Your nose is a great filter.

Yes. Simply click on the green button at the top of this page that will take you to a page that allows you to choose whether you would like sleepYstrip® delivered within Australia or outside of Australia. You can order and pay from here in Australia and have it delivered to an international address. Please note that you will be charged in US dollars and delivery is free.

Yes. Simply click on the green button at the top of this page that will take you to a page that allows you to choose whether you would like sleepYstrip® delivered within Australia or outside of Australia. You can order and pay from anywhere in the world and have it delivered to an Australian address. Please note that you will be charged in Australian dollars and delivery is free.

Simply click on the 6 pack option and select “2” in the number of units – this will give you a total of 12 packs. For most countries we use a postal satchel and it only allows 6 sleepYstrip® packs so you may receive your order in 2 separate satchels.

If so please contact us to let us know your address and other information after you have purchased your stock.