Related research.
The Impact of Mouth-Taping in Mouth-Breathers with Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary Study
National Library of Medicine
"Mouth-taping could be an alternative treatment in patients with mild OSA before turning to CPAP therapy or surgical intervention."
Acute nasal breathing lowers diastolic blood pressure and increases parasympathetic contributions to heart rate variability in young adults
American Journal of Physiology"At rest, nasal breathing was associated with lower BP and agreater parasympathetic contribution to HRV."
The impact of mouth breathing on dentofacial development: A concise review
National Library of Medicine
"Mouth breathers may present various types of growth patterns and malocclusion, depending on the exact etiology of mouth breathing. Furthermore, breathing through the oral cavity can negatively affect oral health, increasing the risk of caries and periodontal diseases."
Increased net water loss by oral compared to nasal expiration in healthy subjects
National Library of Medicine
"This study showed that the net water loss increased by 42% when the breathing mode was switched from nasal to oral expiration during tidal breathing in healthy subjects."
11 signs you are mouth breathing.
Not sure if you are a mouth breather? Stoping mouth breathing will not only help you look and feel better, but it can actually prevent conditions like sleep apnea from developing.
