also TikTok, a new trend has gone viral: users use a medical tape like a bandage to cover their mouth at night before going to bed. Several doctors warn of the dangers of the practice and advise caution.
The patch is used by users who say they are being treated for snoring, bad breath and other health problems. However, there is no evidence to support these benefits.
User @movewithjames has a video with over 3 million views explaining why he started using stickers two years ago. He says he has a sore throat and jaw problems when he wakes up.
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On the same network, user @isabella.lux talks about the various benefits that treatment can bring. It includes reducing bad breath, curing gum disease, eliminating cavities, brain fog and even improving the immune system. His video has been viewed almost 500,000 times.
The success of the trend has caught the attention of sleep experts. Worried, they warn that it can be dangerous to shut their mouths at night. “If you vomit at night and your mouth is closed, you risk choking or choking,” says a doctor from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore (United States) on the website of SleepFoundation, an organization dedicated to disseminating information. to sleep.
In addition to the risks of using adhesives in the mouth, it can cause irritation to the lips, pain and sores when removing the tape, sleep disturbances due to difficulty in breathing, discomfort or anxiety.
Anyone suffering from any of the above issues can try other techniques that have proven effective. Lying on your side or using a nasal strip may be more effective solutions to reduce snoring. Bad breath can be resolved with good oral hygiene, and good sleep hygiene is recommended for sleep difficulties.
Experts point out that everyone who wants to join the trend should try to use microporous tapes suitable for use on the skin and stay away from other types of adhesives. A healthcare professional should also be consulted.
Source: Tec Mundo
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