Can you breathe easy knowing your mouth is taped?

It’s claimed to help with snoring and sleep apnoea, and there is anecdotal evidence that inhaling through the nose is better

Mouth taping may help with snoring, improve sleep quality, and reduce sleep apnoea. Picture: iStock.

Can mouth taping help with snoring and sleep apnoea? The evidence for the social-media trend is sketchy.

The practice of sealing the mouth with tape to keep it closed while you are at rest is trending across Instagram and TikTok.