“Whilst research in adults is limited, in a study amongst mouth breathing children, 86 percent slept with their mouth open, 79 percent snored, 77 percent had itchy noses, 62 percent drooled on the pillow, 62 percent had night-time breathing difficulties or restless sleep, 49 percent had blocked nose and 43 percent showed daytime irritability.”
Who might benefit from better breathing?
“Since the typical respiratory rate in humans is considerably faster than what’s considered good for a healthy stress response (12 to 20 breaths per minute compared to the more optimum six to 10 breaths per minute), most of us could potentially benefit from slower breathing through the nose,” Ms Verity explained.
“Nasal breathing could have particular benefits for people with asthma, allergies, stress, anxiety, poor exercise tolerance, poor dental health and infections, nasal congestion, those with sleep apnoea, and snorers.
“Breathing therapy might also be helpful for people with cardiovascular disease.
