nasal dilators definitely help a lot. I've tried the mute brand you posted and another style that smells of lavender and the mute ones are better. my only problem is I subconsciously mid sleep pull it out because they are a bit uncomfortable like you mentioned, or it falls out at some point of the night and gets lost in the bed. it is amazing how much more air I can breathe through my nose with one in though, and I definitely feel much more rested using them when they stay in. I knew they worked the first time I fell asleep and woke up the next morning in the same position