There are also adhesive strips that help to keep the nostrils open a little wider and I just saw something recently that fit inside the nostrils that do the same thing and don't requite the breathe-right strips across the nose. My son had two kinds of humidifiers, and I'm not sure which one he found was better but I think it was one that used water. And he slept in a recliner or with his head elevated on the couch. Seems like the nose get stuffy quicker if you are in a more reclining position. He had a plant mister which has a finer spray than a regular spray bottle. You can get these at a garden shop but they are more expensive than the regular spray bottles.