Self Check – Breathing Patterns

How do I know if I’m a mouth breather?

Mouth breathing is easy to miss — it often happens at night, or becomes so habitual it feels normal. You might recognize this if any of the following sound familiar.

— You wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat

— Your lips feel dry or chapped, especially in the morning

— People have told you that you breathe loudly or through your mouth while sleeping

— It feels uncomfortable or effortful to keep your mouth closed during the day

— Your nose feels chronically stuffy, even when you aren't sick

— You tend to breathe through your mouth during exercise or when focused

— You find yourself sighing frequently throughout the day