Jack: I haven't suffocated yet -- or even come close! During the first couple of weeks I would spit it out regularly, but now I still have it in place when I awake. Good luck to you. Joe. Jack Orrell wrote: > Joseph > > If the device you describe forces you to breathe through the nose, what > happens when your nostrils become plugged through the night? Is there a > risk of suffocation? > I've had pretty good results with adhesive nasal strips such as worn by > NFL football players. > Jack