Sleep
What different snoring sounds mean: gurgling, whistling, wheezing and more
Snoring can rumble, rattle or whistle. Gasps after silence, groans on the out-breath, wheezing and stridor mean different things. What each sound may point to.
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What is mouth breathing? Causes, signs and why it matters at night
Mouth breathing means regularly breathing through your mouth instead of your nose, usually because it is blocked. Causes, signs and why it matters at night.
Why did I start snoring all of a sudden?
New snoring usually traces back to a blocked nose, alcohol, weight gain, sleeping on your back or hormone changes. The common causes and when to see a doctor.
Mouth tape
8 signs mouth tape isn't right for you yet
Mouth tape suits many adults, but not everyone right now. Eight signs to wait, from a blocked nose to sleep apnea symptoms, and what to do in the meantime.
Can you train yourself to breathe through your nose? A practical plan
You can build a daytime nose breathing habit with repetition and cues, then support it at night with a nasal strip and mouth tape. A practical, honest plan.
Deviated septum or allergies? How to tell what's blocking your nose
A deviated septum tends to block one side all the time, while allergies come with itching and sneezing and change with seasons. Clues to tell them apart.
Does drinking water before bed help a dry mouth?
Water helps if you're dehydrated, but it won't stop a mouth drying out from breathing through it at night. What works better, and when it's a warning sign.
Hay fever and sleep: 9 tips for pollen season
Hay fever can block your nose and break up your sleep. Nine tips for pollen season, from keeping pollen out of the bedroom to sprays, rinses and nasal strips.
How to fit mouth tape into your skincare routine
Mouth tape fits a skincare routine with one rule: keep the tape area clean and dry. How to time retinoids, oils and moisturizer, and tape with sensitive skin.
Is mouth tape regulated? How the FDA treats tapes, strips and sleep products
Nasal strips have their own FDA classification. Mouth tape has none written for it, so the rules depend on what a product claims. Here's how the system works.
Sleep
Menopause, snoring and sleep apnea: what changes
Snoring and sleep apnea become more likely during and after menopause. What the research shows, symptoms that are easy to miss and when to see a doctor.
Mouth tape in hot, humid weather: 7 ways to keep it on
Sweat and humidity make mouth tape harder to keep on. Seven ways to help it hold on hot nights, from cooling the bedroom to prepping skin and applying it flat.