{"product_id":"2940154381557","title":"Mouth Breathing, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eMouth breathing (also known as open-mouth breathing) is breathing through the mouth rather than the nose.\u003cbr\u003eInfants are basically nasal breathers from birth, but generally speaking all healthy humans may breathe through their nose, their mouth, or both.\u003cbr\u003eDuring rest, breathing through the nose is frequent for most people.\u003cbr\u003eBreathing through both nose and mouth during exercise is also normal, a behavioral adjustment to raise air intake and hence provide more oxygen to the muscles.\u003cbr\u003eMouth breathing may be not normal when a person breathes through the mouth even during rest.\u003cbr\u003eSome doctors use the term mouth breathing habit but this does suggests that the person is fully capable of normal nasal breathing, and is breathing through their mouth out of preference.\u003cbr\u003eIn about 85% of cases, mouth breathing indicates an involuntary, subconscious adjustment to reduced opening of the nasal airway and mouth breathing is a need in order to get enough air.\u003cbr\u003eBelow are the most frequent causes:\u003cbr\u003e1. Chronic nasal congestion\u003cbr\u003e2. Thumb or finger sucking habit\u003cbr\u003e3. Enlarged tonsils or adenoids\u003cbr\u003e4. Allergies\u003cbr\u003e5. Respiratory infection\u003cbr\u003eIf nasal breathing is not possible, the body’s only choice is to mouth breathe.\u003cbr\u003eMouth breathing has been classified according to cause into three groups:\u003cbr\u003e1. Obstructive,\u003cbr\u003e2. Habitual\u003cbr\u003e3. Anatomical\u003cbr\u003eSome bodily functions can be affected by mouth breathing and it can cause some certain symptoms such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Cold symptoms, sore throat\u003cbr\u003e2. Headaches\u003cbr\u003e3. Gingivitis and gum diseases\u003cbr\u003e4. Bad breath and other greater risks for cavities\u003cbr\u003e5. Digestive problems, acid reflux, stomach upset\u003cbr\u003e6. Poor sleeping habits, which produces severe fatigue\u003cbr\u003ePotential effects:\u003cbr\u003eA tongue thrust has effects on speech, swallowing, breathing, and chewing in problematic ways\u003cbr\u003eBreathing through the mouth can actually alter the shape of the face and alter the appearance.\u003cbr\u003eChildren whose mouth breathing is not treated may develop abnormal facial and dental development.\u003cbr\u003e1. Long, narrow faces and mouths,\u003cbr\u003e2. Less defined cheek bones,\u003cbr\u003e3. Small lower jaws, and\u003cbr\u003e4. Weak chins.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the person takes in air through the mouth, less oxygen is able to be absorbed into the blood stream.\u003cbr\u003ePoor sleeping habits often occur from lower oxygen levels.\u003cbr\u003eIn children, this can adversely disturb growth and academic performance.\u003cbr\u003eMouth breathing may appear like an easy habit to alter by just closing the mouth.\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, for the people who make use of mouth breathing, it is not that easy.\u003cbr\u003eThis is because all of the muscles of the face and mouth have been planned to help them breathe in a dysfunctional manner such as mouth breathing.\u003cbr\u003eThe body does not know how to breathe normally through the nose.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to discontinue mouth breathing, the muscles must be re-trained to function in new ways.\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of the superficial causes and triggers, the main reason behind mouth breathing is normally a nasal obstruction.\u003cbr\u003eMost of the people bring air into the body through the nose which is designed to act as a natural humidifier and filtering system for the air.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the person cannot get enough air through the nose, the mouth takes over.\u003cbr\u003eUsing mouth to breathe most of the time can influence the health negatively.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent side effect is an excessively dry mouth.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient can clear the nasal passages by using a neti pot or nasal saline\u003cbr\u003eButeyko breathing exercises is clearing the nose and teaching people to breathe nasally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has even been related to ADD and ADHD symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eMouth breathing causes posture changes as well.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to open the airway, the head rests in a forward position and the shoulders slump.\u003cbr\u003eMouth breathing can also involve the position of the teeth and the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Mouth Breathing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Snoring\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Obstructive Sleep Apnea\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111702872304,"sku":"2940154381557","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154381557_p0.jpg?v=1764066323","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154381557","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}