Mouth taping to prevent snoring is a potentially risky practice


By AGENCY

The social media trend of mouth taping while sleeping can be dangerous, especially to those who have a blocked nose. — dpa

Mouth taping – the sleeping trend seen across social media and said to reduce snoring, dry mouth and bad breath – can lead to serious health risks, scientists are warning in an analysis of recent research studies.

For months, influencers, celebrities and countless social media accounts have been talking up the process of taping over your mouth at bedtime to promote restful sleep and reduce sleep- related breathing disorders.

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