Do you ever feel like you're stuck with a perpetual stuffy nose, no matter the time of year or how many tissues you go through? It's like your nose is constantly congested, and you're forced to ...

Breathing properly is important to your overall health, as every system in your body relies on oxygen. An inadequate oxygen supply can impact stress management, energy levels, cognitive abilities and ...

Having a hard time breathing through one nostril? You might have a deviated septum—but does that mean you need surgery? ENT specialist Marc Error, MD, explains what causes a deviated septum, how to ...

Your nose acts as a filter for the air that comes into your body. You’ve likely been told that breathing through your nose is better than breathing through your mouth. There are scores of articles on ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My nose always feels stuffed up, and I have a hard time breathing through my nose. It is especially bad at night when I lie down. I thought it was because of allergies, but ...

Many people misunderstand how our bodies produce energy, says James Nestor, a science journalist and author of "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." "We get most of our energy from our breath, not ...

A deviated septum, or nasal septum deviation (NSD), is when the septum (the thin wall separating the two nasal passageways in ...

I listened to an excellent interview with a journalist named James Nestor (NPR, "Fresh Air," May 27). After considerable research while covering stories, as well as personal observation, Nestor makes ...

Lung issues are rising, and doctors say a quick 1-minute breathing check can reveal early signs of irritation or tightness ...

It's the hidden health problem that affects nearly half the population and raises the risk of snoring. But experts say that people who mouth-breathe have much more to worry about than disgruntled ...