Mouth Tape & Sleep Strips Trend: Is Taping Your Mouth at Night Safe for Sleep Apnea?

In recent years, mouth taping has become popular in social media as a cheap method that can help individuals breathe through the nose while sleeping. It is believed that the technique can help in reducing snoring, dry mouth and improve the quality of sleep. Nevertheless, this new phenomenon raises questions regarding the safety of those who suffer from sleep apnea. Is it safe to tape the mouth of patients suffering from sleep apnea while sleeping? No, it is not. What Is Mouth Taping and Why Is I

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