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Breathe Easy — Can Mouth Taping Bring Restful Nights?

Mouth taping, a trend popularized on TikTok, has sparked curiosity as a potential solution for snoring and mild sleep apnea. The idea is simple: by taping your mouth closed, you encourage nasal breathing, which helps filter, humidify, and warm the air you breathe. While some small studies suggest it might help reduce snoring and mild cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), experts caution that it’s not a guaranteed fix — especially for more severe cases. OSA, a condition where the...