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Mouth Taping Is Trending Again - Should We Be Doing It?
Dr Charlotte Leigh graduated from the University of Leeds 2012 and works in general
Written by: Dr Charlotte Leigh BChD
Updated: February 1, 2025
Written by: Dr Charlotte Leigh BChD | Updated: February 1, 2025
Quick Read
- Mouth taping involves using medical tape to encourage nasal breathing.
- Nasal breathing is generally preferred over mouth breathing for its filtering and humidifying benefits.
- Evidence supporting the efficacy of mouth taping is limited, and consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended.
- Side effects of mouth taping can include skin irritation, anxiety, and disrupted sleep; it's not suitable for everyone.
- Alternatives to mouth taping include myofunctional therapy and addressing underlying nasal or sleep issues with professional help.
Contents
- 1. What is mouth taping?
- 2. Mouth breathing or nasal breathing?
- 3. Is it evidence based?
- 4. What are the side effects?
- 5. What are the alternatives?
- 6. How do you mouth tape?
