An initial increase in mucus production in the nose, an urge to wet and a few tears as well as a foreign body sensation are normal. These usually disappear within a few days as you become accustomed to them.

The use of nasal stents requires a familiarization phase similar to that of contact lenses. After the familiarization phase, use becomes part of your daily routine (similar to contact lenses).

If it is initially uncomfortable when the stent unfolds, you can train with just the insertion tube until it works easily and well.

If there are critical constrictions, such as a "hump" (septal spur) on the nasal septum, it may be that the two 60 mm long nasal stents are more difficult or impossible to insert. In this case, the 35 mm long AlaxoLito nasal stent should be used first. Alaxo is aware of several cases (one clinically documented in a scientific publication) where initially only the 35 mm long stent could be inserted. After a few weeks or months of wear, the nasal passage at the critical narrowing point was widened to such an extent that the 60 mm long stent could then be inserted without any problems. In the published case, the septal spur was reduced by the stent over a longer period of time and an optimal diameter of the nasal passage was achieved.

In such cases, a two-stage procedure with the two stent lengths is therefore recommended.

With a curved nasal septum, it is particularly important not to hold the insertion tube firmly between the fingers, but to allow it to find its way freely through the nasal passage by only advancing and allowing the tube to rotate when necessary.

In other cases, it can be helpful to turn the hose slightly in order to get past a critical point.

Experience has shown that wearing the Alaxo Hybrid Stent leads to full tolerance within a few nights. Of course, as always in life, there are exceptions.

In principle, the nasal stents do not have to be worn 24 hours a day to achieve usage success. Regular use is much more important. Using them only once in a while is not enough to achieve efficient optimization of the nasal passage.

The ball-shaped anterior part of the nasal stents must never be pushed deeper into the nose. This would be improper use and would impair the function and safety of the medical device.

If the stent in the nose feels softer after a few months of use, this is because the nasal passage has widened, i.e. the stent has done its job. In addition, getting used to the stent in the nose means that you (almost) no longer feel it.

If the nasal stents are handled carefully and properly, they can be used for 18 months. After this period, a new set must be inserted. This period of use can be significantly reduced if the stents are not handled properly.

If a wire breaks, the nasal stents must no longer be used and a new set must be purchased

It can happen that the "clip" of the stent, in which the wires are combined, is grabbed with the handkerchief and the stent is inadvertently pulled out of the nose.

Optimized nasal breathing can reduce or completely eliminate snoring if its cause lies in the nasal passage. This is individual for each user. In most cases, at least a relevant improvement should be achieved.

Yes, the nasal stents can be used during the day without any problems, e.g. also during sport.

No. This is only considered useful if on one side of the nose it is not possible to insert even the short AlaxoLito Nasal Stent. It always makes sense to insert a nasal stent on both sides of the nose so that nasal breathing is optimized on both sides. A nasal stent also improves nasal breathing in the "better" nasal passage.

Yes, the purpose of nasal stents is to improve the air flow in the nose. This is achieved, among others, by the stent forming an air channel between the turbinates. This air channel helps with nasal congestion caused by colds or allergies, as the nasal mucus is deposited on the surface of the stent mesh and does not block the nasal passage.

No. Optimization of nasal breathing is only achieved if the nasal stents are used regularly. Long-term use is required for optimal results, as this is like "nasal orthopaedics", which - like orthodontics - takes time to fully achieve the optimization goals.