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Is mouth breathing hazardous to your health?
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Yes: No protection from organisms and dust is offered by the nasal passage and the pharyngeal regions. Sinuses also help in ventilation process as well as adjusting the temp of the breathed 'hot' or 'cold' air..
Answered 10/4/2016
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