How To Stop Snoring

Snoring is a common problem that affects many people and can have a significant impact on the quality of sleep for both the person who snores and their bed partner. One technique that some people use to reduce or eliminate snoring is mouth taping.

Mouth taping is a simple technique that involves placing a small piece of tape over the person's mouth before going to sleep. The idea behind this technique is that it helps to keep the person's mouth closed, which in turn can help to reduce or eliminate snoring.

When we breathe through the nose, the air is warmed and moisturised before entering the lungs. When we breathe through the mouth, this doesn't happen, and the air that enters the lungs is dryer and cooler. This dry and cool air can cause irritation in the throat and nasal passages which can lead to snoring.

Mouth taping aims to encourage nasal breathing and reduce or eliminate mouth breathing during sleep. When the mouth is closed and the person is breathing through their nose, it can help to reduce snoring by keeping the airways open and reducing irritation in the throat and nasal passages.

It's important to note that mouth taping is not a cure for snoring and may not work for everyone. If you're considering trying mouth taping, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor first to make sure that it's safe for you. Some people might have certain conditions that make mouth taping contraindicated.

Additionally, Mouth taping is not a long-term solution for snoring and should be combined with other snoring solutions and lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and sleeping on your side.

In conclusion, Mouth taping is a simple and inexpensive technique that can help to reduce or eliminate snoring for some people by encouraging nasal breathing. It's important to talk to a doctor before trying this technique, and to combine it with other snoring solutions and lifestyle changes for best results.

 

Teri Kearns

 Snooze Tape CEO