Why is nose breathing recommended over mouth breathing, especially during exercise?
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Your nose filters air better, so you get more efficient breathing, as opposed to mouth breathing.
There is a lot of blood flow in your nose so breathing through your nose cools you more effectively. Also, it helps to prevent hyperventilation which could lead to dizziness.
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Of many benefits, nasal breathing releases nitric oxide (NO). NO is a vasodilator, which helps to widen blood vessels, which in turn improves oxygen circulation within the body.
Breathing through your nose stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, or your “rest & digest” response— aka, it’s calming. Mouth breathing does the opposite.
* Nasal turbinates and nosehairs help to reduce air pollution that makes it to the lungs
* The nose helps humidify the air before it gets to lungs. The lungs absorb oxygen better when moist
* Mouth breathing can dry out the mouth, which is bad for your gums
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