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Nasal breathing

Also known as: nose breathing, mouth tape

AAdequate Evidence2 studies referenced

Breathing through the nose filters, warms, and humidifies air, produces nitric oxide, and improves oxygen uptake.

Duration

Ongoing

Frequency

Always

Equipment

Micropore tape (optional for sleep)

How to do it

  1. 1Consciously breathe through your nose during the day
  2. 2During exercise, maintain nasal breathing as long as possible
  3. 3Consider mouth tape during sleep (micropore tape)
  4. 4Practice during meditation and relaxation

Safety notes

If you can't breathe through your nose, see an ENT. Start mouth taping cautiously.

Protocols featuring this habit

Pre-Workout ProtocolSStrong Evidence

Studies on Nasal breathing (2)

1.

Mouth breathing, 'the Hite Face,' and sleep quality

Lee SY, et al. (2019) · J Oral Rehabil · n=114

Cross-sectionalPubMed
2.

Nasal nitric oxide in man

Lundberg JO (1999) · Thorax

ReviewPubMed

Health domains

Sleep & recoveryExercise & movementImmune function

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