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Is inhaling & exhaling entirely through the nose a healthier way to breathe (ie strengthen the lungs) instead of thru the mouth?
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Nose is preferred: Air going through the nose gets moisturized, warmed up, and filtered and thus it is a preferred way to breathe except during strenuous exertion when you will need to breathe through your mouth. Neither method strengthens your lungs.
Answered 12/31/2013
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