Published: 6 November 2015
Authors: White, G.
Presentation to Respiratory Conference New Zealand November 2015
Research shows that children who breathe through their mouth are more prone to enlarged adenoids/tonsils, glue ear, respiratory infections, asthma, allergies and chronic cough. If the mouth-breathing habit is not corrected it can lead to crooked teeth, receding chin, protruding nose, narrow airway and a high risk of developing respiratory and sleep-breathing disorders.
Glenn will demonstrate techniques for assessment and retraining of dysfunctional breathing.
The session will include:
• the connection between mouth-breathing, over-breathing and craniofacial development
• how poor breathing habits can contribute to asthma and other respiratory disorders, anxiety/panic attacks, and sleep breathing disorders
• a demonstration of a breathing assessment using a capnometer
• a demonstration of some breathing exercises used to help relieve symptoms of breathing dysfunction.