ENT: Optimize the nose to improve Migraines, Athletic Performance and More!

summary

In this episode, host Lancette VanGuilder interviews Dr. Kevin Smith, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, about the importance of nasal breathing for athletes and overall health. Dr. Smith shares his experiences in optimizing nasal breathing for his patients, including the discovery that nasal breathing can improve athletic performance. He also discusses the role of nitric oxide in nasal breathing and its impact on oxygen delivery to the muscles and brain. Dr. Smith emphasizes the need for proper diagnosis and treatment of nasal airway obstruction to improve overall well-being and performance.
Contact info: Home | Smith Sinus Migraine Institute (kevinsmithmd.com)
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Otolaryngologist (ENT)

25510 I-45 STE 100, Spring, TX, United States, Texas

(713) 795-0600

info@smithcentermd.com

keywords

nasal breathing, athletes, performance, nasal airway obstruction, nitric oxide, sleep apnea, migraines

takeaways

• Nasal breathing plays a critical role in athletic performance and overall health.
• Optimizing nasal breathing can improve endurance and delay fatigue in athletes.
• Nasal breathing allows for the delivery of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and improves oxygen delivery to the muscles and brain.
• Nasal airway obstruction can lead to a range of symptoms, including migraines, sinus infections, and sleep apnea.
• Proper diagnosis and treatment of nasal airway obstruction can significantly improve quality of life and performance.

titles

• The Game-Changing Power of Nasal Breathing for Athletes
• Optimizing Nasal Breathing: A Key to Athletic Performance

Sound Bites

• "In an athlete who has impaired breathing and you correct their nose and optimize it, the endurance time that they have until they fatigue increases by 50%."
• "Breathing through your nose allows you to take nitric oxide and get it into your lungs, which then gets it into the bloodstream, which then dilates the smooth muscles of the vasculature and the lungs. So that means you're getting more oxygen to your muscles and to your brain."
• "Their sleep is interrupted at night. They don't get a full sleep. They don't dream at night because they don't get into the REM stage. And so these people are chronically sleep deprived."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Importance of Nasal Breathing for Athletes

01:28
The Role of Breathing in Athletic Performance

03:14
Dr. Smith's Journey and Discoveries in Nasal Breathing

06:11
The Impact of Nasal Breathing on Athletes' Performance

07:36
The Role of Nitric Oxide in Nasal Breathing and Performance

09:34
The Consequences of Nasal Airway Obstruction

12:37
Challenges in Finding the Right ENT Specialist

14:58
Non-Surgical Modalities for Nasal Airway Obstruction

16:59
Surgical Treatment for Nasal Airway Obstruction

21:08
The Limitations of CPAP and the Need for Nasal Airway Evaluation

23:32
The Future of Healthcare and Nasal Airway Optimization

25:44
Contacting Dr. Smith for Evaluation and Treatment