Breathing is an essential function for life, yet how we breathe can significantly impact our health and well-being. While most people breathe through their mouth, nasal breathing offers a range of health benefits that mouth breathing does not provide.
Understanding the differences between these two methods can help optimise respiratory health, performance, and overall wellness.
Better Oxygen Exchange: Nasal breathing filters and humidifies air, improving oxygen absorption and lung health. Mouth breathing bypasses this, reducing oxygen efficiency (Miller, 2019).
Improved Nitric Oxide Production: Nasal breathing stimulates nitric oxide, enhancing blood circulation and immune defense. Mouth breathing does not support this process (Sips et al., 2017).
Better Sleep: Nasal breathing reduces snoring and sleep apnea, leading to deeper sleep. Mouth breathing can cause dry mouth and disturbed sleep (Kato et al., 2019).
Oral Health: Nasal breathing keeps the mouth hydrated, reducing the risk of gum disease and bad breath. Mouth breathing dries the mouth, leading to dental issues (Manzoli et al., 2020).
Efficient Breathing: Nasal breathing encourages deeper, slower breaths, improving respiratory function. Mouth breathing often leads to shallow, rapid breaths, reducing oxygen intake (Lehrer et al., 2003).
Incorporating nasal breathing into daily life can improve overall health, from better lung function to better sleep and oral health.
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