{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a9c3997036d73902b7666d/6a690884982971a8e023e212?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 17 | Mouth Taping for Sleep: Miracle Fix or Dangerous Trend?","description":"<p>TikTok says tape your mouth shut and change your life. Sometimes that's great advice — and sometimes it's the worst advice on the internet.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Ellie Campbell, DO and Dr. Kathleen Carson, DDS discuss the viral mouth taping trend and the crucial nuance social media leaves out. They explain why mouth breathing is usually a workaround for a deeper issue, share real patient stories (including one man who slept better than he had in 25 years), and lay out the screening steps that separate a life-changing result from a risky mistake.</p><p>What you'll hear:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why mouth breathing is a symptom, not the root cause — and what your open mouth may be compensating for</li><li>The real benefits of nasal breathing, including \"nitric oxide,\" the molecule your nose makes to support circulation and immunity</li><li>Who makes a good taping candidate, and the simple nose test you can try right now</li><li>Who should never tape without an evaluation — including people with untreated sleep apnea, nasal obstruction, or allergies</li><li>Why taping a child's mouth shut is usually the wrong move, and what to do instead</li><li>Dr. Carson's own journey treating sleep apnea without a CPAP</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Learn more: <a href=\"https://sleepsexandsenility.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sleepsexandsenility.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/beY0n2V3ptE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/beY0n2V3ptE</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Campbell, Dr Carson"}