Smell training with nose plugs

Smell training with nose plugs, a new way of smell training! NOSA smell training with scented nose plugs can be used to easily and quickly train your sense of smell. You perform the training using the NOSA nose plugs, which are small and flexible nasal plugs that you can easily place in your nostrils. The scents are clear and strongly noticeable, making them ideal for olfactory training. The set includes an (English) app that you can install on your phone. The app provides visual support so that you can successfully complete the training and optimally train your sense of smell.

NOSA smell training with scented nose plugs

The nose plugs in this set are for single use and are designed so that they do not hinder breathing. The plugs are made of flexible plastic TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and are easy and discreet to place in the nostrils.

This NOSA smell training kit contains the following 10 scents:

• Lemon
• Strawberry
• Orange
• Vanilla
• Melon
• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Menthol
• Cherries
• Coke

Each scent comes in a separate box containing 16 nose plugs each. In total you will receive 10 x 16 = 160 nose plugs. Each nose plug is individually packaged to ensure shelf life and hygiene.

Instructions for smell training with nose plugs

On the inside of the box you will find a calendar that will help you to structurally carry out the training. Read these carefully before you start training. The schedule consists of smelling 4 scents per day, 2 scents in the morning and 2 scents in the evening. This should be repeated 5 days a week for a period of 8 consecutive weeks.

1. Always start by cleaning your hands. This ensures that you avoid possible irritation or infection.
2. Find a quiet place where there are no other strong odors so that you can optimally concentrate on the scents of the NOSA plugs.
3. Carefully insert the first scented nasal plug into your nose. Apply gently into the nostrils until the bracket touches the nasal wall. Breathe normally through the product.
4. Set a timer for 10 minutes. During this time, concentrate on the smell. Try to remember what the scent is supposed to smell like. Visualization can help strengthen your memory of the smell. If necessary, use the app that shows associated images so that you can properly visualize the scents.
5. Once the first session is complete, gently remove the scented nasal plug from your nose and place the next plug on the lid according to the schedule. Repeat the process and set a timer for another 10 minutes.
6. Follow the same steps for the evening session. The scents for the evening session are always different from the morning session.

For what period should I train with the nose plugs?

The prescribed treatment period covers 8 weeks, during which you have to smell 4 different scents every day, which amounts to a total of 40 minutes of training per day. The advice is to divide the training into 4 sessions of 10 minutes, 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. Each session you train with a different scent, each lasting 10 minutes.

Smell training with the support of the NOSA smell training app

In addition to the smell training set, you can use the NOSA smell training app which supports you with the training. The app is available in English and it includes creating a schedule and reminders so that the training will be performed consistently.

With smell training it is important to visualize the smells, with the help of the app you can see images that correspond to the smells. This will enhance the experience and results of the training.

It is also possible to keep a logbook and notes in the NOSA smell training app, this way you can record the progress of the training.

What is smell training?

Smell training, also called olfactory training, is a proven method to improve people’s sense of smell. Regularly exposing oneself to different scents and focusing on identifying them can improve one’s ability to recognize different scents.

Smell training is especially effective for people with a reduced sense of smell, such as those who suffer from anosmia (complete loss of smell) or hyposmia (reduced sense of smell). Olfactory training can also be interesting for people who can smell but want to train their sense of smell even better. This may be important, for example, for panel members who have to assess food and drinks for their smell and taste in the food industry, or for people in the perfume industry or in dangerous professions where it is important that dangerous odors are smelled optimally.

Read more about smell training on this page: what is smell training?

Additional information and warnings

This product is a medical device and CE certified. Olfactory training with the NOSA nose plugs is aimed at restoring and improving olfactory disorders such as hyposmia, anosmia and parosmia as a result of a respiratory viral infection. Suitable for people aged 12 and over. The clinical benefits and results vary from person to person.

This product contains fragrances commonly used in perfumes that may cause allergic contact dermatitis (an acute inflammation of the skin caused by irritants or allergens) in sensitive individuals. If you know or suspect that you are allergic to certain scents or perfumes, we do not recommend using this set. The scents present in higher concentrations and of potential concern are eucalyptol, L-menthol, delta-3-carene, methylcyclopentenolone, methyl salicylate and hexanal. If you experience irritation or discomfort, remove the product from the nostrils immediately. Consult a doctor if you experience severe nasal irritation or allergic reactions.

The primary objective of NOSA smell training app is to promote well-being and personal awareness of one’s olfactory senses. It is not designed, nor should it be used, for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of any medical condition or disease. In alignment with MDR EU 2017/745.