Resources for Better Breathing
Recommended Books
- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor - Comprehensive exploration of breathing science
- The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown - Practical Buteyko-based techniques
- Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic by Sandra Kahn & Paul Ehrlich - Facial development and breathing
- Close Your Mouth by Patrick McKeown - Buteyko self-help manual
Professional Help
Types of Specialists
- ENT Specialists: For structural issues, adenoids, tonsils
- Myofunctional Therapists: For retraining oral and facial muscles
- Sleep Specialists: For sleep apnea and breathing disorders
- Orthodontists: For palatal expansion and airway-focused treatment
Finding Qualified Practitioners
- Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) - Provider directory
- Buteyko Breathing Educators Association - Certified instructors
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine - Airway-focused dentists
Tools & Products
Breathing Aids
- Nasal Strips: SleepSmrt Breathe+ Nasal Strips, Breathe Right, Clear Passage
- Nasal Dilators: Mute, Airmax
- Mouth Tape: Dream Tape, 3M Micropore, Somnifix
- Nasal Rinse: NeilMed, Navage
Monitoring Tools
- Sleep Trackers: For monitoring breathing patterns
- CO2 Monitors: Capnotrainers for Buteyko practice
- Pulse Oximeters: For oxygen saturation monitoring
Mobile Apps
- BreathWrk: Guided breathing exercises
- Othership: Breathwork and meditation
- Prana Breath: Customizable breathing patterns