About 12 years ago I had nasal surgery to remove polyps from my nasal passages and to clean out my sinuses. Yes it was very painful during the healing process but I was mouth breathing and knew it was not the way I wanted to live. This brought to my attention our now wearing masks often for long periods of time and if we are breathing correctly. Here is some information to consider if interested in reviewing.
You can do the candle test with all your masks! If you cannot blow out a candle while wearing them, even when blowing as hard as you can it is likely working to stop the droplets.
Apparently the main difference between people who struggle to breathe with masks and people who do not is whether they breathe primarily through their noses or their mouths. People who breathe through their mouths tend to have a harder time wearing a mask. (Not that it isn’t possible to breathe, but it feels more constricted.) I’ve been paying closer attention to my breathing the last few days. Even when I exercise, I tend to be a nose breather.
Assuming there is no medical reason why you cannot breathe through your nose, experts suggest you practice mindful breathing through your nose until it becomes more natural and a habit. This is not only helpful for wearing masks, but in general. People who breathe through their noses tend to get sick less often overall simply because the nose hair is intended to serve as a built-in filter. In addition, breathing through your nose is calming. Breathing through your mouth can increase anxiety levels.
This brief article summarizes some good information: https://www.sinusandnasalspecialists.com...breathing/
And this article is useful for helping children adjust to wearing a mask. It is also helpful for adults: https://www.childrensmn.org/2020/07/15/b...aring-mask
You can do the candle test with all your masks! If you cannot blow out a candle while wearing them, even when blowing as hard as you can it is likely working to stop the droplets.
Apparently the main difference between people who struggle to breathe with masks and people who do not is whether they breathe primarily through their noses or their mouths. People who breathe through their mouths tend to have a harder time wearing a mask. (Not that it isn’t possible to breathe, but it feels more constricted.) I’ve been paying closer attention to my breathing the last few days. Even when I exercise, I tend to be a nose breather.
Assuming there is no medical reason why you cannot breathe through your nose, experts suggest you practice mindful breathing through your nose until it becomes more natural and a habit. This is not only helpful for wearing masks, but in general. People who breathe through their noses tend to get sick less often overall simply because the nose hair is intended to serve as a built-in filter. In addition, breathing through your nose is calming. Breathing through your mouth can increase anxiety levels.
This brief article summarizes some good information: https://www.sinusandnasalspecialists.com...breathing/
And this article is useful for helping children adjust to wearing a mask. It is also helpful for adults: https://www.childrensmn.org/2020/07/15/b...aring-mask
Darrell
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT