Left side blocked. Roll over. Now it's the right. Reach for the spray again, even though the bottle says three days. Mouth open all night. Throat like sandpaper by morning.
Why it keeps coming back
The spray works.That's the trap.
That blocked feeling usually isn't mucus. It's swelling: soft, spongy tissue inside your nose that fills up and seals it shut, and it gets worse when you lie down. Spray squeezes it down for a few hours. Then it swells back, worse every time.
Night 1
Clear in minutes.
It shrinks the swelling fast. You finally sleep.
Night 3
It wears off sooner.
The label says stop here. Your nose disagrees.
Night 7
You can't sleep without it.
Stop and it swells back worse. Doctors call it rebound congestion.
And the other fixes?
PillsFDA advisers voted unanimously that the most common pill decongestant, phenylephrine, doesn't work. The rest dry you out and knock you out.
Saline rinsesCan't even get through a blocked side. They wash out mucus, but the swelling stays.
Nasal stripsPull on the outside of your nose. The swelling inside doesn't budge, and you rebuy them every night.
OpenAir works where the swelling is. Red light only works where it lands, so two soft tips put it just inside your nostrils, closer than any mask, strip or pill can get. Zero drugs, so nothing wears off and nothing rebounds.
How a session works
Two lights.Ten minutes.Zero effort.
0:00–2:00 · Blue light fights bacteria
2 minutes of blue light, the kind shown in lab studies to kill bacteria, even staph.
2:00–10:000:00–10:00 · Red light shrinks the swelling
Your cells soak up red light like fuel. It powers the tiny energy factories inside them (mitochondria), so irritated, swollen tissue calms down on its own. Nothing squeezed, nothing forced. The same light doctors have tested inside the nose since the 1990s.
10:00 · Breathe free
Tap it off, tips out. Mouth closed, both nostrils open, lights out.
Ten minutes. Then on with your night.
10:00Shrinking swelling
A full 10-minute session, sped up. Tap a model to compare.
Is light in your nose just hype?
Skeptical?Good. Here's the research.
72%had fewer allergy symptoms
70%looked better inside the nose to doctors
3×more improved than with a fake device
Neuman et al., 1997: red light inside the nose, 3 times a day for 2 weeks, double-blind against a placebo device. And it's not the only study.
1997
Double-blind. Real light won.
Neither the patients nor the doctors knew who had the real device and who had the fake. The real red light still came out on top, by a mile.
Placebo
Real light vs a fake device.
In a placebo-controlled trial, people using real red and infrared light breathed in more air through their nose and rated their blocked nose better. The fake device didn't do that.
OpenAir just launched, so its first reviews are still coming in. We won't fake them. Here's how customers rate the Relightfull products they already own.
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Before you buy
OpenAir or OpenAir Pro: which one?
OpenAir hits the swelling with 10 minutes of red light, and it's in stock now. OpenAir Pro opens with 2 minutes of blue light, the kind shown in lab studies to wipe out bacteria, even staph, then switches to red on its own. Want it in stock now? Get OpenAir. Want both lights? Pre-order the Pro.
Does it hurt or get hot?
No. The tips are soft silicone and sit just inside your nostrils, not deep. The light gives off no real heat. You can breathe normally the whole time.
When does the Pro ship?
OpenAir Pro is on pre-order. Batch 1 is limited to 500 units and ships by Jan 15. We'll email you updates along the way. You can cancel anytime before it ships for a full refund. If you order an OpenAir and a Pro together, the OpenAir ships right away and the Pro follows.
How do the bundle deals work?
Get 2 OpenAirs and both are 30% off. Get 3 and the third one is free. The savings come off automatically in your cart, no code needed. You can mix OpenAir and Pro: just add both to your cart. With 3, the free one is always the lowest-priced device.
What if it's not for me?
You have 180 days from delivery. Email us and we refund you in full. You don't need to send it back.
Will the tips fit my nose?
The silicone tips fit most adult nostrils. If they feel big, you can use the device without them for a smaller fit.
I have a deviated septum. Will it work?
It won't change the shape of your septum. The light can still reach the inside of your nose, but results vary, which is why you have 180 days to see.
How often do I use it?
One 10-minute session, once or twice a day. Before bed is the easiest habit to keep.
Can I stop my nasal spray or allergy meds?
Talk to your doctor before you stop anything they prescribed. Plenty of people use OpenAir alongside what they already do.
Can I use it with a CPAP?
Many people use it before bed, then put the mask on. If your nose is part of a medical treatment plan, check with your doctor first.
Can two people share one?
We don't recommend it, for the same reason you wouldn't share a toothbrush. That's why 2 OpenAirs are 30% off.
What are the free gifts?
Get 2 OpenAirs and you get the Clear Night guide (emailed with your order) and a spare tip set. Get 3 and you also get a travel case. The tips and case ship in the same box. The free gifts are for our launch batch only: the first 100 orders. Once they're gone, they're gone.
How do I clean it?
Pull off the silicone tips, wash them with warm soapy water and let them dry. Wipe the device with a damp cloth. Never put the device in water.
Is it safe? Can kids use it?
It's made for adults. Talk to your doctor first if you're pregnant, have a medical condition, take medicine that makes you sensitive to light, or before using it on a child. Don't look straight into the lights.
What if it stops working?
It's covered for 2 years, battery included. Email us and we'll replace it.
Breathe through your nose tonight.
Ten minutes before bed. Both nostrils open. No spray on the nightstand. And 180 nights to prove it, or it's free.
OpenAir is a wellness device, not a medical device. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Research cited is on intranasal light in general, not on OpenAir. Talk to your doctor before use if you are pregnant, have a medical condition or take photosensitizing medication. Adults only. Don't look directly into the lights.
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