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Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without a dilating component or portion, having top and bottom surfaces and a pressure-sensitive adhesive disp

Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without a dilating component or portion, having top and bottom surfaces and a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the bottom surface. The dilator is designed to provide a gentle expanding force to the nasal wall tissue when the dilator is adhesively attached to the nose. This invention further includes a cosmetic fragrance, an aromatic medication and/or transdermal medication disposed on the strips or dilators. In order to improve the shelf-life and in-use olfactory effectiveness of such products, fragrance delivery mechanisms are used. Separation of volatile oils and adhesives are also provided to minimize adhesive residue.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A nasal dilator adapted for adhesive application to an external nasal wall tissue of a wearer, comprising:an elongated resilient flexible member sized to comfortably fit across a bridge portion of the wearer's nose to provide for a gentle expanding force upon the extern

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A nasal dilator adapted for adhesive application to an external nasal wall tissue of a wearer, comprising:an elongated resilient flexible member sized to comfortably fit across a bridge portion of the wearer's nose to provide for a gentle expanding force upon the external nasal wall tissue when adhered thereon;a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a surface of said flexible member;an aromatic substance positioned on a portion of said flexible member so that said aromatic substance is inhaleable through the wearer's nose during breathing when worn; andan extended release means associated with said aromatic substance for extended release of said aromatic substance.