Mouth breathing, though a seemingly simple concern, has the potential to create significant concerns, particularly with sleep quality. What are symptoms of mouth breathing? Sleeping with your mouth open generally causes oral dryness. This can result in persistent bad breath, chapped lips, and waking with a sore throat. Hoarseness can also be seen if the […]
Mouth breathing in children is a common complaint for parents. This can be normal occasionally, such as when the child has a cold. However, persistent mouth breathing can have serious effects on your child’s overall health and development. Causes of mouth breathing Normal and optimal breathing would ideally be through the nose. However, many factors […]
The nose and sinuses perform critical functions for your health and well being. The nose and sinuses provide filtration, humidification, and warming of the air you breathe. This conditioning of the air allows the throat, vocal cords, bronchial passages, and the lungs to remain warm and wet. It also allows for the removal of harmful […]
