Some people suffer chronic nose breathing problems, such as sinus infections and snoring. Now a new invention by a group of college students could help millions of people breathe easier. Andrews, along with other undergraduates at Johns Hopkins, has created a device that acts like an internal breathing strip to help people breathe better and also snore less. The device, called Assist-ENT, is a small, reusable ring that fits into the nostril to open it up for a clearer airway passage. It's inserted and removed easily by the user with a little pair of forceps but it can survive sneezing, vigorous exercise, and a good hard snore.

Originally released by Inside Science, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 25, 2019.

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