6 reasons to pair mouth tape with nasal strips
Nasal strips open the nose and mouth tape keeps the lips closed, so together they make nose breathing at night easier. Here are six reasons to pair them.
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6 tips for couples trying mouth tape together
Check both noses, practice together in the day, agree on a plan and watch for each other's snoring. Six tips for couples who want to try mouth tape together.
7 reasons people try mouth tape, and what the research says about each
Why people tape their mouths at night, from snoring to dry mouth and morning breath, what the studies so far support for each reason, and who should skip it.
7 things athletes should know about mouth taping at night
Mouth taping is a sleep habit, not a performance aid. Seven things athletes should know, from clear noses and asthma to late sessions, alcohol and travel.
8 benefits of breathing through your nose, and what the evidence says
Your nose filters, warms and moistens air, adds nitric oxide and eases your airway in sleep. Eight benefits of nasal breathing and how strong the research is.
8 mouth tape marketing claims to read carefully
Less snoring has some research behind it. A sharper jawline and sleep apnea relief don't. Here's how eight common mouth tape marketing claims hold up today.
8 questions to ask before you buy any sleep gadget
Before you buy a sleep gadget, check the exact claim, the research, the regulation, the materials, the return policy and whether it could hide a sleep problem.
9 effects of mouth breathing at night
Mouth breathing at night can dry your mouth, make it more acidic, worsen breath and snoring, and make your airway work harder. Nine effects and what helps.
9 nasal strip mistakes and how to fix them
The most common nasal strip mistakes, from oily skin and the wrong spot to ripping it off dry, and the quick fixes that help a strip open your nose all night.
9 signs of a mouth tape brand worth trusting
A trustworthy mouth tape brand tells you what the tape is made of, how it was tested, who shouldn't use it and how to remove it. Here are nine signs to check.
9 signs you breathe through your mouth at night
A dry mouth, drool on the pillow, snoring and a scratchy throat are common signs you breathe through your mouth while you sleep. How to check, and what helps.
9 tips for breathing easier at night when the air is dry
Dry winter air can leave your nose and throat raw by morning. Nine tips for easier breathing at night, from humidity and saline to nasal strips and mouth tape.