Why do I wake up with a sore throat?
A sore throat on waking is often caused by dry air, mouth breathing, snoring or reflux. How to tell the causes apart and when it's worth seeing a doctor.
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Everything we've published on mouth taping, nasal strips, nasal breathing and sleep, newest first.
Why is my nose stuffy at night?
Lying down measurably raises nasal resistance, and bedroom allergens, reflux and the nasal cycle can add to it. Why it happens and what to try at bedtime.
Nasal strips
Why nasal strips don't work for some people, and how to fix it
When a nasal strip seems to do nothing, it's usually fit, skin prep, a few nights of adjustment, or a blockage the strip can't reach. Fixes to try first, and what to do next.
What is mouth taping? A beginner's guide
Mouth taping means wearing a small strip of tape over your lips at night so you keep breathing through your nose. How it works, what the research says and how to start.
Nasal breathing vs. mouth breathing: what changes while you sleep
Your nose filters, warms and humidifies the air you breathe, and your mouth doesn't. Why that matters at night, and what to try if you breathe through your mouth.
How nasal strips work, and when they help most
Nasal strips lift the sides of your nose to widen the passage. How they work, what the snoring and sleep studies found, who they help most and how to use one well.