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A member asked:

Is there an advantage to breathing through the mouth instead of the nose?

13 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

None: None. Nasal breathing is much more physiological. Plus there are problems associated with mouthbreathing.

Dr Singh and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nose is optimal: Open-mouth breathing can lead to dry mouth, snoring and sleep apnea. There are no advantages for mouth breathing.

Dr Singh and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2015

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