Nasal breathing
Can acid reflux cause a stuffy nose at night?
Yes, reflux can add to night-time congestion. Acid that rises when you lie down can irritate the throat and sinuses. What the studies show and what helps.
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Everything we've published on mouth taping, nasal strips, nasal breathing and sleep, newest first.
Can mouth breathing cause tonsil stones, swollen tonsils or canker sores?
No study shows mouth breathing directly causes tonsil stones or canker sores, but it dries your mouth, which matters. What's known, what isn't, and what helps.
Can mouth breathing change your face as an adult, and can it be reversed?
Facial changes linked to mouth breathing are mostly seen in growing children. What adult research shows about posture and jaw muscles, and what can change.
Chin straps for snoring: do they work, side effects and how long to wear one
A chin strap holds your jaw closed while you sleep. What studies found for snoring and CPAP, the side effects, how long to wear one and an alternative to try.
Do anti-snoring sprays, drops and pills work?
Throat sprays and snoring pills have little evidence, and a German guideline advises against them. Nasal sprays can help when a blocked nose is the cause.
Sleep
Dry mouth at night during pregnancy: causes and what helps
Dry mouth at night in pregnancy often comes from a blocked nose, not drinking enough or, less often, high blood sugar. What helps and when to call your midwife.
Sleep
Is snoring bad for you? When it's harmless and when it isn't
Occasional snoring is usually harmless. Loud nightly snoring with gasping, pauses in breathing or daytime sleepiness can point to sleep apnea, which needs care.
Mouth and tongue exercises for snoring: what the research shows and how to do them
Daily mouth, tongue and throat exercises cut snoring in small trials and meta-analyses. What myofunctional therapy is, the evidence and the exercises studied.
Mouth tape
Mouth taping facts and statistics
Key mouth taping facts with numbers and sources: how many studies exist, what they found for snoring and CPAP use, safety findings and how tape is regulated.
Nasal strips
Nasal strip facts and statistics
Nasal strip facts with numbers and sources: airflow and resistance results, snoring trials, sleep studies, FDA rules under 21 CFR 874.3900 and history.
Nasal strips: pros, cons and side effects
Nasal strips are drug-free and simple, and studies show they lower nasal resistance and can cut snoring. The downsides, side effects and who they suit best.
Sleep
Snoring and sleep apnea statistics
Snoring and sleep apnea statistics from AASM, NHLBI and peer-reviewed studies: prevalence, undiagnosed cases, risk factors, children and bed partners.