I'm 30 years old and I worry about my breathing. I am an (unfortunate) mouth-breather and when I try to breathe through my nose, I feel as if I can't do it for very long. Any advice? Also, I am a swimmer and want to know how can I improve my breathing when I swim? I exercise frequently but still feel as if I can't hold my breath for very long. Does drinking pop hurt that much? What else can I do? ANY advice would be great. I don't feel as if it's anything I really need to go to a doctor for but would love any advice from you guys first. Thank you!
2007-11-23 13:06:04 · 4 answers · asked by sportzguy1414 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Mouthbreathing and drinking pop (carbonated drinks) do have some health consequences, particularly oral/dental consequences.
However many people get by without making any changes.
Habitual mouth breathers are prone to xerostomia (dry mouth) which can impair the natural defence of the teeth (saliva). If you do not feel that you can breath through your nose, the other option is to chew gum to stimulate saliva. Sugar-free gum is readily available in Australia and quite possibly in the country where you live.
Swimming is great exercise. It can be helpful for training breath-holding although it DOES promote mouth breathing, through the nature of having to take a quick deep breath somewhere in the middle of the stroke.
Exercises for helping develop breath-holding during swimming would include underwater swimming and racing turns (somersault-kick and travel as far as possible underwater).
Most people drink carbonated drinks (pop) without pain, unless they have tooth sensitivities. Where does it hurt when you drink pop? Are you talking about "brain freeze" or tooth pains? Maybe you need to see a dentist!
Try some breathing exercises (see pg 75 of this PDF)
2007-11-23 13:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, sorry to hear you're hurting. Breathing problems are a serious concern. This is not something I would look into getting answers forn on the internet honestly. Simply because if you quit breathing you die. Since you're a swimmer I would encourage you to take this to a doctor. Profiessional help can always be helpful in getting a diagnosis. Whether or not you choose to get treatment from them or go a more hollistic route in your treatments is really up to you. Please see a doctor. I wish you the very best my friend. Best regards!
2007-11-23 13:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Xotzin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about purple hippos playing in the mud while breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.
2007-11-23 13:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha, i can breathe through my nose just fine...
2007-11-23 13:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by ♥•$0 HUR+ ND CONFUZ3D•♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋