Nose breathing is our first defense against viral infections like Coronavirus COVID19

In this time of heightened awareness about communicable diseases, we are sharing a few thoughts about the right way/anatomically correct way to breathe.

Breathing through our noses is a healthy habit approved by researchers, ENTs, Sleep Medicine docs, Airway Centric Dentists, and Oral Myofunctional Therapists, and it is also helpful in prevention and cure of the flu. Optimal nose breathing helps us to produce and use nitric oxide generated in our sinuses. Nitric oxide is an a naturally produced gas that has anti-inflammatory properties, helps regulate our blood pressure and is helpful in making our immune system more robust. The mouth, throat, and lungs have no stores of nitric oxide.

Research has shown that nitric oxide destroys viruses, parasites, and malignant cells in the airways and lungs by inactivating/killing the microbes. Nitric oxide inhibits the replication of influenza viruses, probably during the early steps of the virus replication cycle, involving the synthesis of vRNA and mRNA encoding viral proteins. Thus, nitric oxide is responsible for the prevention of viral infections by stopping them from getting started in the human host.

Think of mouth breathing as a superhighway for all kinds of airborne junk to get straight into your lungs. Shouldn’t you take advantage of what your nose is made for and that cleansing filtration system that we are all blessed with? So, shut your mouth and save your life.

Daily regular nasal hygiene along with proper oral muscle function and optimal nasal-oral-airway anatomy is the foundation for nasal breathing. AirSync is here to help teach you how to restore your nasal breathing and protect your health. Call us today to find out how!