Mouth Breathing Versus Nose Breathing
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Breathing - most of us just do it without thinking about it, breathing in and out an average 28,000 times every day. But if you do breathe through your mouth regularly rather than through your nose, it may be detrimental to your health and well-being in several different ways. |
If you practice mouth breathing, the air you intake through your mouth will not be filtered as thoroughly and you can actually cause your blood vessels to constrict over a period of time.
And of course, if you suffer from halitosis (bad breath) you may not want to breathe through your mouth. People who practice mouth breathing are also more likely to suffer from many other ailments including runny nose, asthma, dry cough, lower levels of energy and even crooked teeth.
Mouth breathing also makes it difficult to kiss someone for an extended period of time and those who breathe through the mouth also miss out on a lot of pleasant aromas. There is no denying that most of us look better with our mouths shut, and it is certainly more socially acceptable to breathe through the nose.
Mouth breathing is also closely related to snoring. People who breathe through the mouth are more likely to be heavy snorers as well as having irregular breathing while they sleep. It is estimated that as many as 85% of people who snore sleep with their mouth open.
Babies at least have the right idea - virtually all new born babies know how to breathe through their nose, but not their mouth. |
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