> Also, I always had difficulty breathing through my nose, so it personally bothers me seeing this association. I do too. I always assumed it was a defect and

> Also, I always had difficulty breathing through my nose, so it personally bothers me seeing this association. I do too. I always assumed it was a defect and, from what I've read, it appears to be a defect that's likely to affect my cognitive and physical health in negative ways. The association between obstructed nasal breathing and bad sleep is pretty well-established, and the effects of bad sleep on everything from the brain to the heart are also pretty well-established. I'm sorry that our open mouths are slowly dehydrating our brains, but being an ostrich about it won't help.