Don't Exhaust Yourself Talking
Do you often finish your workday feeling exhausted, stressed, or breathless?
Do you experience light-headedness, dry mouth, or struggle to complete sentences without becoming short of breath?
If so, you might have a job that involves a lot of talking—or simply enjoy chatting throughout your day. Why does this matter? Because, about 99% of Australians, you may be mouth breathing while you talk.
Many people also take large breaths or speak quickly, matching their breath pace to their speech. Unfortunately, mouth breathing during talking can contribute to the symptoms above.
Here’s why:
When you breathe through your mouth, you can reduce the carbon dioxide levels in your blood. Carbon dioxide is critical because it helps release oxygen from your red blood cells to your body tissues—including your brain. When CO₂ levels drop too low, a condition called respiratory alkalosis occurs, making your blood more alkaline and impairing oxygen delivery.
This oxygen shortage can cause:
Breathlessness
Fatigue
Lightheadedness
Additionally, low carbon dioxide levels can increase muscle tension, making it hard to relax.
Learn more about Breathing Therapy at ATUNE, here.
Breathing at ATUNE Health Centres
What Can You Do?
If you suspect your talking pattern is disrupting your breathing, a professional breathing assessment can identify the issue. Once detected, breathing disorders can often be effectively corrected.
Taking control of your breathing could be the key to ending your daily exhaustion and improving your overall wellbeing.
Meet Dean O'Rourke
Dean is a pioneering Functional Breathing expert and published researcher with over 16 years of clinical experience. Internationally recognised, he specialises in analysing and correcting breathing dysfunction for all ages. From toddlers to the elderly, Dean transforms health through individual or group training, helping clients develop optimal breathing habits.
