Research, Analysis and Technological Development of the noson® Technology
noson® provides research, analysis, consulting, and development services in the field of nasal breathing, breathing training, and breathing comfort. We support companies, professionals, and project partners in the development, testing, and optimization of products, application concepts, and digital documentation routines.
Services
- Technical analyses of fit, stability, nasal positioning, and material behavior
- Product evaluations and comparative tests for nasal breathing aids, breathing trainers, and documentation devices
- Application observations regarding user-friendliness, cleaning, hygiene, and repeatable use
- Support for studies, data collection, and structured product protocols
- Development of training materials, product guides, and digital protocol templates
Who is this offer intended for?
The offer is aimed at companies, pharmacies, drugstores, professionals, project partners, and organizations that want to test or further develop products or application concepts in the field of nasal breathing, breathing comfort, breathing training, and documentation.
Professional reference
Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Tschopp
Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Tschopp is an ENT specialist and is listed by the Kantonsspital Baselland as a Senior Consultant at the Clinic for Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases. His professional assessment supports the anatomical context surrounding nasal breathing, nasal ala stability, and mechanical nasal dilation.
Scientific analyses, evaluations, and research work
We conduct commissioned analyses, evaluations, and research work in the field of nasal breathing, breathing comfort, and related health topics. The offer is aimed at professionals, practices, pharmacies, drugstores, companies, and project partners who are planning structured evaluations, product assessments, or development projects.
Interested in a collaboration or a development project? Feel free to contact us for a non-binding initial consultation.
Breathing routine and conscious exhalation
Many users utilize short, regular breathing routines to structure their own breathing awareness more consciously in everyday life. This includes simple, calm breathing patterns such as box breathing, where inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding again are practiced in equal intervals.
Such a routine can help to maintain one’s own documentation in the breathing comfort diary more consistently and to note the perception of nasal breathing, wearing comfort, and everyday stress more comprehensibly.
These notes are for general information and breathing awareness. They do not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In the event of shortness of breath, pain, dizziness, abnormal readings, or health uncertainties, professional advice must be sought.
Technology and fit analysis
The noson® technology and fit analysis documents fit, product positioning, material contact, cleaning, stability, and subjective application comfort. Upon request, the analysis can be combined with anonymized protocols, structured questionnaires, and digital evaluations.
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Specialist literature
Scientific publications on nasal dilators and nasal breathing
The publications listed below cover internal and external nasal dilators, nasal patency, snoring, sleep quality, and aspects of nasal breathing during physical exertion. They serve as professional references for research, analysis, and product development in the field of nasal breathing.
Kerr et al. (1992)
Kerr P, Millar T, Buckle P, Kryger M. The importance of nasal resistance in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The Journal of Otolaryngology. 1992;21(3):189-195.
Ulfberg & Fenton (1997)
Ulfberg J, Fenton G. Effect of Breathe Right nasal strip on snoring. Rhinology. 1997;35(2):50-52.
Portugal et al. (1997)
Portugal LG, Mehta RH, Smith BE, Sabnani JB, Matava MJ. Objective assessment of the Breathe Right device during exercise in adult males. American Journal of Rhinology. 1997;11(5):393-397.
Griffin et al. (1997)
Griffin JW, Hunter G, Ferguson D, Sillers MJ. Physiologic effects of an external nasal dilator. The Laryngoscope. 1997;107(9):1235-1238.
Dinardi et al. (2014)
Dinardi RR, de Andrade CR, Ibiapina Cda C. External nasal dilators: definition, background, and current uses. International Journal of General Medicine. 2014;7:491-504.
Krakow et al. (2006)
Krakow B, Melendrez D, Sisley B, Warner TD, Krakow J, Leahigh L, et al. Nasal dilator strip therapy for chronic sleep-maintenance insomnia and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing: a randomized controlled trial. Sleep & Breathing. 2006;10(1):16-28.
Vermoen et al. (1998)
Vermoen CJ, Verbraak AF, Bogaard JM. Effect of a nasal dilatator on nasal patency during normal and forced nasal breathing. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 1998;19(2):109-113.
Gelardi et al. (2018)
Gelardi M, Porro G, Sterlicchio B, Quaranta N, Ciprandi G. Internal nasal dilatator (Nas-Air®) in patients who snore. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. 2018;32(5):1267-1273.
Dinardi et al. (2013)
Dinardi RR, de Andrade CR, Ibiapina Cda C. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the external nasal dilator strip in adolescent athletes: a randomized trial. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2013;77(9):1500-1505.
Ward et al. (2018)
Ward J, Ciesla R, Becker W, Shanga GM. Randomized Trials of Nasal Patency and Dermal Tolerability With External Nasal Dilators in Healthy Volunteers. Allergy & Rhinology. 2018;9:2152656718796740.
Dinardi et al. (2016)
Dinardi RR, de Andrade CR, Martins-Costa HC, Ibiapina Cda C. Does the Airmax® internal nasal dilator increase peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) in adolescent athletes? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2016;84:37-42.
Dinardi et al. (2017)
Dinardi RR, de Andrade CR, da Cunha Ibiapina C. Effect of the external nasal dilator on adolescent athletes with and without allergic rhinitis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2017;97:127-134.
Ottaviano et al. (2017)
Ottaviano G, Ermolao A, Nardello E, Muci F, Favero V, Zaccaria M, et al. Breathing parameters associated to two different external nasal dilator strips in endurance athletes. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2017;44(6):713-718.
Note: The literature overview serves for professional classification and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.