AirWare's Brez nasal breathing aids now available at Rite Aid, independent pharmacies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. AirWare on Wednesday announced the availability of its Brez nasal breathing aids, a device that fits inside the nose that reduces snoring and improves sleep quality, nationally through Rite Aid.

Brez, available in three sizes, inserts easily into the nose and gently lifts, expands and supports the interior walls of the nasal passages to reduce the resistance of airflow. Brez has been reviewed and categorized as a Class I exempted medical device, based on Food and Drug Administration definitions, for marketing as an over-the-counter treatment to help relieve symptoms for multiple conditions related to impaired breathing, such as snoring, congestion due to the common cold or allergies and deviated septum.

In addition to Rite Aid, the product is available at several independent pharmacies nationwide.

"We're pleased to begin our product launch with Rite Aid and independent pharmacies as our partners.” stated Mindi Osborn, AirWare president and CEO. “Brez is different than anything else on the market today because it effectively conforms to the user's anatomy to provide a proactive, non-pharmacological solution to snoring."

Data from an independent clinical study involving 26 snorers (12 men and 14 women) with snoring (non-apneic) bed partners showed that those who used Brez experienced a 52% decrease in snoring events from an average of 1,247 to 654. Snorers who used the device had only a 22.4% likelihood of persistent snoring and disturbing their bed partner's sleep compared with their pre-treatment scores of 100%.

"I am impressed by the independent clinical data showing Brez usage resulted in a significant reduction of more than 50% of snoring events. Equally interesting, 88% of bed partners reported improved sleep quality when the product was used by the snorer," stated George Gwinn, clinical investigator for PsyPharma Global, and allergy and pulmonary specialist. "Each day, pharmacists nationwide serve as front-line healthcare providers to help consumers deal with issues such as snoring. Based on these data, it appears that Brez may be an innovative solution that pharmacists can recommend."