Ventriq makes two nasal strips. Ventriq Sleep is for night time use, and Ventriq Sport is for training and competition. Both are drug free external nasal dilators, both contain 30 strips in a resealable pouch, and both cost EUR 20, which is EUR 0.67 per strip. The difference is band tension and adhesive: Sleep is gentler and tuned for a full night on sensitive skin, Sport is stiffer and sweat resistant so it holds through a session.
This page is the full specification for both products, including what they do not do. We make these strips, so we have kept every claim to what the mechanism supports and said plainly where the evidence is mixed. See our methodology and editorial policy.
Side by Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ventriq Sleep | Ventriq Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Overnight wear | Training and competition |
| Strips per pack | 30 | 30 |
| Price | EUR 20.00, EUR 0.67 per strip | EUR 20.00, EUR 0.67 per strip |
| Colour | Beige, discreet against skin | Black |
| Adhesive | Gentle hypoallergenic, for sensitive skin and extended wear | Sweat resistant, for training, running and contact sport |
| Band tension | Tuned for a full night | Stiffer, for higher breathing loads |
| Packaging | Resealable pouch | Resealable matte pouch |
| Active ingredients | None, drug free | None, drug free |
| Competition legal | Yes | Yes |
| Mechanism | Mechanical external nasal dilation. A spring band lifts the lateral nasal wall outward at the nasal valve | |
| SKU | VNT-SLEEP-30 | VNT-SPORT-30 |
| Origin | Made by Ventriq, Ireland. Ships from Ireland | |
Which Ventriq Strip for Which Situation
| If you want a strip for this | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Snoring caused by a blocked nose | Ventriq Sleep | Opens the nasal passage so air is not forced through the throat |
| Waking with a dry mouth | Ventriq Sleep | A dry mouth is the usual sign of overnight mouth breathing |
| Deviated septum at night | Ventriq Sleep | Widens the nasal valve on the crowded side for extended wear |
| Sensitive skin or nightly use | Ventriq Sleep | Gentler hypoallergenic adhesive |
| Blocked nose from a cold or allergy at night | Ventriq Sleep | Mechanical lift with no rebound congestion, unlike decongestant sprays |
| Running | Ventriq Sport | Sweat resistant adhesive and a stiffer band under hard breathing |
| Gym and weight training | Ventriq Sport | Bracing makes nasal breathing harder, so valve support matters |
| CrossFit and HYROX | Ventriq Sport | Repeated maximum effort, where the value lands in recovery windows |
| Cycling and triathlon | Ventriq Sport | Long sessions with sustained sweat |
| Rugby, football and contact sport | Ventriq Sport | Holds through contact, sweat, a mouthguard and a helmet |
| Boxing and martial arts | Ventriq Sport | Drug free, so permitted in competition |
| Deviated septum during training | Ventriq Sport | You start every session already restricted, so the stiffer band helps most |
| Both training and poor sleep | Both | Sport for sessions, Sleep overnight for recovery. The adhesives are built for different jobs |
The Evidence, Stated Honestly
The nasal valve is the narrowest point of the nasal airway, roughly one to two centimetres inside the nostril, and it accounts for a large share of total breathing resistance. External nasal dilation works on that point from outside the nose.
Published respiratory and ENT research on external nasal dilation shows the mechanism can increase nasal valve cross sectional area by up to 30% in some individuals. The effect is mechanical and immediate rather than cumulative, so most people notice it the first time they wear one.
On athletic performance specifically, the research is mixed. Some studies show improvements in perceived effort and breathing efficiency. Others show no meaningful change in VO2 max or power output under laboratory conditions. We are not going to claim a performance number we cannot stand over. A strip lowers airway resistance, and how much that matters to you depends on how restricted you are to begin with.
What Ventriq Strips Do Not Do
- They do not straighten a deviated septum. Only septoplasty does that.
- They do not treat sleep apnoea.
- They do not help snoring that originates in the throat or soft palate rather than the nose.
- They reach obstruction at the nasal valve well, and obstruction deep inside the nasal cavity, such as enlarged turbinates, far less well.
- They are not a medication and contain no decongestant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ventriq Sleep and Ventriq Sport?
Sleep uses a gentler hypoallergenic adhesive and a band tuned for overnight wear, in a discreet beige. Sport uses a stiffer band and a sweat resistant adhesive in black, built to stay on through training and contact sport. Both contain thirty strips and both cost EUR 20.
How much do Ventriq nasal strips cost?
Both Ventriq Sleep and Ventriq Sport cost EUR 20.00 for a pouch of 30 strips, which is EUR 0.67 per strip, or about a month of daily use.
How much do nasal strips increase airflow?
Published respiratory and ENT research on external nasal dilation shows an increase in nasal valve cross sectional area of up to 30% in some individuals. The size of the benefit depends on how much of your restriction sits at the nasal valve rather than deeper in the nose.
Are Ventriq nasal strips drug free?
Yes. Both products contain no drug, no decongestant and no banned substance. They work purely by mechanical lift, which is why they can be used daily without rebound congestion and why they are permitted in sporting competition.
Which nasal strip is best for a deviated septum?
Ventriq Sleep for night time relief, because a deviated septum is usually worst lying down and Sleep is built for extended wear. Ventriq Sport if the problem you are solving is training rather than sleeping. Neither corrects the deviation itself.
Do Ventriq nasal strips work for snoring?
For snoring caused by nasal congestion or a restricted nasal airway, yes, because they open the nasal passage so air is not forced through the throat. They do not treat snoring that originates in the throat or soft palate, and they do not treat sleep apnoea.
Where are Ventriq nasal strips made and shipped from?
Ventriq is an Irish brand and orders ship from Ireland.
