Kenneth Kee

Mouth Breathing, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Mouth breathing (also known as open-mouth breathing) is breathing through the mouth rather than the nose.
Infants are basically nasal breathers from birth, but generally speaking all healthy humans may breathe through their nose, their mouth, or both.
During rest, breathing through the nose is frequent for most people.
Breathing through both nose and mouth during exercise is also normal, a behavioral adjustment to raise air intake and hence provide more oxygen to the muscles.
Mouth breathing may be not normal when a person breathes through the mouth even during rest.
Some doctors use the term mouth breathing habit but this does suggests that the person is fully capable of normal nasal breathing, and is breathing through their mouth out of preference.
In about 85% of cases, mouth breathing indicates an involuntary, subconscious adjustment to reduced opening of the nasal airway and mouth breathing is a need in order to get enough air.
Below are the most frequent causes:
1. Chronic nasal congestion
2. Thumb or finger sucking habit
3. Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
4. Allergies
5. Respiratory infection
If nasal breathing is not possible, the body's only choice is to mouth breathe.
Mouth breathing has been classified according to cause into three groups:
1. Obstructive,
2. Habitual
3. Anatomical
Some bodily functions can be affected by mouth breathing and it can cause some certain symptoms such as:

1. Cold symptoms, sore throat
2. Headaches
3. Gingivitis and gum diseases
4. Bad breath and other greater risks for cavities
5. Digestive problems, acid reflux, stomach upset
6. Poor sleeping habits, which produces severe fatigue
Potential effects:
A tongue thrust has effects on speech, swallowing, breathing, and chewing in problematic ways
Breathing through the mouth can actually alter the shape of the face and alter the appearance.
Children whose mouth breathing is not treated may develop abnormal facial and dental development.
1. Long, narrow faces and mouths,
2. Less defined cheek bones,
3. Small lower jaws, and
4. Weak chins.
When the person takes in air through the mouth, less oxygen is able to be absorbed into the blood stream.
Poor sleeping habits often occur from lower oxygen levels.
In children, this can adversely disturb growth and academic performance.
Mouth breathing may appear like an easy habit to alter by just closing the mouth.
Unfortunately, for the people who make use of mouth breathing, it is not that easy.
This is because all of the muscles of the face and mouth have been planned to help them breathe in a dysfunctional manner such as mouth breathing.
The body does not know how to breathe normally through the nose.
In order to discontinue mouth breathing, the muscles must be re-trained to function in new ways.
Regardless of the superficial causes and triggers, the main reason behind mouth breathing is normally a nasal obstruction.
Most of the people bring air into the body through the nose which is designed to act as a natural humidifier and filtering system for the air.
When the person cannot get enough air through the nose, the mouth takes over.
Using mouth to breathe most of the time can influence the health negatively.
The most frequent side effect is an excessively dry mouth.
The patient can clear the nasal passages by using a neti pot or nasal saline
Buteyko breathing exercises is clearing the nose and teaching people to breathe nasally.

It has even been related to ADD and ADHD symptoms.
Mouth breathing causes posture changes as well.
In order to open the airway, the head rests in a forward position and the shoulders slump.
Mouth breathing can also involve the position of the teeth and the bite.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Mouth Breathing
Chapter 2 Causes
Ch...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370947980
• Artikelnr.: 48657304

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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