Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Nose Breathing
Mar 16, 2022
Discover the surprising benefits of nose breathing over mouth breathing! Learn how the nose prepares and filters air, enhancing lung protection. Explore its calming effects and how it boosts oxygen intake during physical activities. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional toll of breathing challenges, while research shows its impact on athletic performance. Dive into breathing techniques that can transform your health and fitness routine!
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Nose Breathing Benefits
- Breathe through your nose, not your mouth.
- Your body is designed for nasal breathing, which offers numerous benefits.
How Nose Breathing Works
- Nasal breathing warms and moistens air using turbinates and mucosa, benefiting lung health.
- Cilia filter out smoke, dander, and other particles, sending them to your stomach.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Nitric Oxide
- Nose breathing promotes diaphragmatic breathing, utilizing lower lung lobes.
- This deeper breathing oxygenates more blood and releases nitric oxide, a vasodilator.
