Moleskin

Issac · Post by **Issac** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:51 am

Going out to buy some this morning as I had less that an hour sleep last night.
I know to go to the foot department of Walmart to look but is there a name brand I should favor ? What about those thick car waxing shammys they sell, does that do the job, too? Need something very soft around the upper nose/eye areas.
I hate shopping at Walmart as I believe they have led to the distruction of America and her future job opportunities for our children, but that's for another forum.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:26 pm

Dr. Scholl's is the brand name, it's package is in yellow background. Jim

C-Man · Post by **C-Man** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:37 pm

what is this moleskin and what do you use it for? My DME told me to go to the drug store and get some breathe right nasal strips. Have any of you tried this and has it been successful?

Craig

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:46 pm

Moleskin is adhesive on one side and padded on the other. It's used to cushion or prevent blisters on feet. Hoseheads use moleskin to help seal mask leaks or to cushion sore places on their noses or foreheads.

Breathe-Rite strips are worn over the nostrils to "pull" them open. They are adhesive and commonly seen on football players noses - to help them breath right (hence the name).

Yes, they work well if your sinuses are clogged or blocked. The strips open them up and make a big difference. However, some people develop a red rash/imflamation if they are sensitive to adhesive.

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