Experts Warn Against Mouth Taping for Sleep

Fast Summary:

• Mouth taping has gained popularity on social media as a supposed solution for improving sleep quality, reducing snoring, enhancing oral health, and strengthening teh jawline.
• Researchers at Western university,Canada,reviewed 10 studies on mouth taping’s effectiveness (involving 213 patients).
• Findings suggest scant evidence of benefits and potential serious health risks like asphyxiation,particularly for individuals with nasal obstructions or respiratory issues such as sleep apnea.
• Only two studies suggested mild obstructive sleep apnea sufferers might see slight betterment in thier apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), but this benefit is limited to specific cases.
• Four studies explicitly highlighted the risk of asphyxiation due to nasal obstruction or regurgitation caused by taped mouths during sleep.
• Researchers advise against indiscriminate use of mouth taping and reccommend consulting medical professionals for such issues rather than relying on advice from social media trends.

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