Doctors are concerned over a TikTok trend that tells people to tape their mouths shut when they sleep to reduce storing and improve health and sleep.

Doctors are concerned over a TikTok trend that tells people to tape their mouths shut when they sleep to reduce storing and improve health and sleep. However, doctors say that the risks of this trend are far greater than the benefits and can be a serious concern for those with sleep apnea.

Today Explained: Doctors Concerned Over Mouth-Taping TikTok Trend

it's time for today explained where we break down some of the biggest stories in the news. How we got here, Where we go next. Yet another Tiktok trend has talk tres very concerned people have been taping their mouths shut when they sleep claiming it helps them sleep better at night. There are countless videos of influencers showing their face followers how to tape their lips shut, saying it reduces snoring, promotes healthy hygiene and improves sleep quality. Doctors though are sounding the alarm on this trend, arguing the risks far outweigh the potential benefits and can be extremely dangerous for people with sleep apnea. Listen for yourself by taping your mouth shut, you could actually worsen your worsen the sleep apnea and cause worsening of heart disease, lung disease. Um, and possibly to things like stroke and other things. So I would suggest that if mouth breathing is causing you an issue that you go get evaluated and make sure that you don't have some of these underlying issues. That would be the reason why your mouth breathing while nose breathing is generally healthier than mouth breathing, experts say it's better to treat the root cause of the issue. Instead of opting for a quick fix. Snoring can sometimes be a sign of sleep apnea, which often goes undiagnosed and can lead to serious health problems. Experts recommend getting evaluated to see if you need a special machine, you sleep to help with airflow and breathing in other cases, allergies or asthma can cause snoring. In addition to talking to your doctor, specialists recommend sleeping on your side to promote alignment and reduce compression of your airways. The bottom line is when it comes to health issues. Talk to your doctor, not Tiktok. Best advice.