<p>A nasal dilator includes a contact pad (12) attachable to a user's facial region below the user's eye and outboard from the user's nose. A tugging device (14) is coupled with the contact pad and urges the contact pad (12) in a direction away from the user's nose. With this structure, effective dilation of the nasal passages can be achieved in a comfortable manner. The dilator may also be incorporated into a CPAP mask (24) and/or form part of an automated control system (42).</p>
