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Are You Breathing With Your Mouth?

Breathing issues can be very troubling. Mouth breathing is one such problem. When there is an obstruction in the nasal airway, it could result in nasal breathing.

Breathing issues can be very troubling. Mouth breathing is one such problem. When there is an obstruction in the nasal airway, it could result in mouth breathing.

If you breathe through your mouth, your body will not be able to get enough oxygen. This could lower the oxygen levels in your blood. That is why mouth breathing is considered dangerous.

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Mouth breathing could also lead to heart issues and high blood pressure. Here are some more facts about mouth breathing.

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Mouth breathing can also affect your sleep. It causes fatigue. It can also deprive you of oxygen.

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What obstructs your nasal airways? Well, it could be enlarged adenoids, enlarged tonsils, allergic rhinitis, deviated nasal septum and nasal polyps. A doctor can diagnose the issue.

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Once you clear the obstruction, the problem of mouth breathing could be solved. If you still breathe using your mouth even after clearing the obstructions, then it could be due to the habit.

In such a case, breathing exercises can make you normal.

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Consult a doctor if the problem persists. Surgery might be required to remove obstructions like adenoids, swollen tonsils or nasal polyps.

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In some cases, even common cold can block the nose and this may force you to breathe with your mouth.

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In some people, dust, dander and pollen could cause allergic rhinitis. Avoiding exposure to allergens could reduce the mouth breathing. A saline nasal wash could also help. It can clear irritants from the nasal passage.

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Drink turmeric milk. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory. It also fights allergies. Turmeric also minimises the levels of histamine. Eating yoghurt can also help in preventing cold and pollen allergies.

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