Simple Solutions for Mouth Breathing During Sleep
Disease description:
I've been sick recently with a stuffy nose, so I can only breathe through my mouth. However, this habit is not very good. I'd like to ask, what are some simple solutions to prevent sleeping with my mouth open?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
The following are some simple solutions to address sleeping with an open mouth:
1. **Change sleeping position**: It is recommended to sleep on your side, which can reduce pressure on the airway, allow easier breathing through the nose, and help improve the habit of sleeping with an open mouth.
2. **Exercise oral muscles**: Engaging in activities such as whistling or chewing gum can help strengthen the tongue and cheek muscles, improving the ability to keep the mouth closed.
3. **Wear a specially designed face mask**: During sleep, you may wear a small mask made of three layers of gauze that leaves the nostrils exposed, allowing nasal breathing and discouraging mouth breathing.
4. **Treat underlying medical conditions**: If sleeping with an open mouth is caused by respiratory conditions such as rhinitis, treatment with medication under a doctor's guidance is recommended.
