Mask (mask for experiencing, learning and verifying health effect of nasal respiration)

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To provide a mask allowing a user to experience, learn and verify the health effect of nasal respiration.SOLUTION: There is provided a mask allowing a user to experience, learn and verify the health effect of nasal respiration, in which the upper and lower portions of the mask are attached by means different from each other; the nostril and the oral cavity are covered with means different from each other, for example, different materials for the purpose of nostril respiration and oral cavity respiration; nasal respiratory flow and oral respiratory flow in the mask are divided by a respiration dividing band or the like; the respiration is performed in a state where water is contained in the lower portion of the mask by disposition of a water-absorbing material; breathing out with the mouth and breathing in with the nose are continuously performed according to TPO; or a fan, a coolant device, a small ultrasonic humidifier, or the like is disposed in the mask.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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[0001] When walking in crowded enclosed spaces or crowded streets, such as during the seasons when droplet-borne infectious diseases or hay fever are prevalent, or when the number of people suffering from allergic rhinitis such as hay fever increases, do not wear a mask while talking, exercising, watching movies, going to music festivals, or watching underground fighting events. This program is related to breathing methods and mask structure that promote nasal breathing, reducing the risk of respiratory droplet infection and anxiety when many people gather, such as for cheering or dinner parties, or avoiding overreaction of the immune system in allergies such as hay fever, improving cardiopulmonary function, which is said to be the key to restoring healthy immunity, reducing anxiety among people who may be inhaling a significant amount of respiratory droplets from nearby people who are socially distanced and may be infected with influenza or other infectious diseases when talking, eating, drinking, or dancing in crowded places with a large number of people, and disseminating information to society about desirable breathing during infectious disease and hay fever seasons, and observing, learning, and experiencing the health benefits of nasal breathing, such as the radiator effect on the brain and the production of nitric oxide, from a scientific perspective. It also provides information on breathing methods and masks that are fun to observe, learn, experience, and verify, including the health benefits of nasal breathing for individuals, improving public health in the city, and providing healthcare information for preventative measures and prevention. Quote (1) Breathe through your nose to prevent all kinds of illnesses! Are you breathing through your mouth while wearing a mask? (Broadcast on Godzilla TV on May 8th) 2020 / 05 / 18 #MouthBreathing #COVID19 #TongueTraining Wearing a mask increases the number of people breathing through their mouths! Breathing through your nose prevents all kinds of illnesses. YouTube Chugoku TV Official Channel Now that we are spending more time wearing masks, it becomes more difficult to breathe than usual, and we tend to unknowingly breathe through our mouths. However, unlike nose breathing, mouth breathing allows foreign particles in the air to enter the body without being removed, and cold, dry air to enter the body directly, increasing the risk of systemic illness. There is data that shows that half of Japanese people breathe through their mouths, so it would be great to improve this and switch to nose breathing. The cause of mouth breathing is the tongue, so we asked an expert to teach us tongue training, or "tongue training." Expert and leading expert on mouth breathing problems, Dr. Kazuaki Imai, Director of Mirai Clinic (Fukuoka Prefecture) Starring Chubu TV announcers Yuya Ishii and Asami Nagae "From Mil Sil Manabu to Fukushima Doctors T" Navigator: Kumi Nakagawa Notes: "From Mil Sil Manabu to Fukushima Doctors T" Fukushima Chuo Television's medical information program broadcast every third Saturday of the month

[0002] The 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Dr. Ignarro and three others for their discoveries in this breathing technique and mask, which aims to observe, learn, verify, and disseminate to society the health benefits of nasal breathing, which produces nitric oxide, a neurotransmitter in the circulatory system. Citation (2) Dr. Louis Ignarro Wikipedia

[0003] In 2016, medical researchers at Northwestern University published a paper titled "Rhythm of breathing affects memory and fear." The paper found that breathing rhythm (nasal breathing) triggers electrical activity in the human brain, enhancing emotional judgment and memory recall. This paper explores the possibility of experiencing similar experiences to those reported in neuroscience-related breathing methods and masks. Citation (3) Northwestern University, Rhythm of breathing affects memory and fear, December 7, 2016, By Marla Paul, YouTube, December 8, 2016 What we found is that the act of breathing actually increases activity in parts of the brain that are important for smell, emotion and memory. What we discovered is that the act of breathing actually increases activity in parts of the brain that are important for smell, emotion, and memory. And these changes in brain activity also actually lead to cognitive changes over the course of the breathing cycle as well. And these changes in brain activity actually lead to long-term cognitive changes as well, as do the progression of the breathing cycle. And these changes in brain activity also actually lead to cognitive changes over the course of the breathing cycle as well. We found that the recognition of fearful facial expressions is actually faster during inhalation compared to exhalation. So this is showing activity in the brain -- in the emotion part of the brain. And these changes in brain activity actually lead to changes in cognition over the course of the breathing cycle. In fact, we found that recognition of fearful facial expressions was faster during inhalation than during exhalation. So this shows brain activity, specifically, activity in the emotional part of the brain. That's the amygdala - during nose breathing and mouth breathing. And you can see the black line is the person's breathing signal so when they begin to inhale, you see these big increases in activity when inhaling through the nose whereas there is no significant increase when breathing through the mouth. These are the amygdala for nose breathing and mouth breathing. You can see that the black line is the person's breathing signal. That is, when you start to inhale, you can see that the breathing volume increases significantly. There is an increase in activity when you inhale through your nose, but there is no significant increase when you breathe through your mouth. We could potentially use this fact to our advantage. For example if you are in a dangerous environment with fearful stimuli, our data indicate that you can respond more quickly if you are inhaling through your nose. This fact can be used to your advantage. For example, data shows that if you are in a dangerous environment with a feared stimulus, you can react more quickly if you inhale through your nose.

[0004] Nasal Breathing Exercise and its Effect on Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis, published online in April 2011 in the National Library of Medicine, describes breathing methods and masks that are expected to have similar effects on the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Citation (4) National Library of Medicine Nasal breathing exercise and its effect on symptoms of allergic rhinitis Nasal breathing exercises and their effects on allergic rhinitis symptoms Abstract Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common and chronic health problem with a high prevalence and a significant effect on the health care expenditure. Intranasal steroid spray is recommended as the first line therapy for patients with moderate to se ere AR. Our study clinically analyzed the use of nasal breathing exercise (NBE) as an adjunct to intranasal steroid spray as a cheap and effect e mode of management of AR. A 3month, parallel randomized study was carried out in a zonal and tertiary care referral center. In this study participants (N = 60) with symptomatic AR were administered either intranasal steroid spray fluticasone propionate (group A) or fluticasone propionate nasal spray and NBE (group B). Participants assessed their symptom severity daily over the 3month treatment period. The mean total nasal symptom scores were lower in both the groups (5.1 vs. 3.8333 for group A and 5.2 vs. 2.6777 for group B) and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).两组患者的总体和个体症状均有明显改善,B组个体症状的减轻更为显著(P < 0.05)。在我们的研究中,我们发现两种治疗方法均提供了具有临床意义的反应,但总体结果更倾向于丙酸氟替卡松和NBE组。因此,NBE是一种简单且具有成本效益的措施,可减轻AR症状并提高患者满意度。 Abstract Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic health problem with high morbidity and a significant impact on healthcare costs. Intranasal steroid spray is recommended as first-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe AR. Our study clinically analyzed the use of nasal breathing exercises (NBE) as an adjunct to intranasal steroid spray as an inexpensive and effective method for managing AR. A 3-month parallel randomized study was conducted at a zonal and tertiary care referral center. Participants with symptomatic AR (N = 60) received either intranasal steroid spray with fluticasone propionate (Group A) or nasal spray with fluticasone propionate and NBE (Group B). Participants rated their symptom severity daily throughout the 3-month treatment period. The mean total nasal symptom score was low in both groups (5.1 vs. 3.8333 in Group A, 5.2 vs. 2.6777 in Group B), and the difference was statistically significant (P > 0.05). Patients showed clear improvements in overall and individual symptoms in both groups, with a significant reduction in individual symptoms in Group B (P > 0.05). In our study, both treatments demonstrated clinically meaningful responses, but the overall results favored the fluticasone propionate and NBE group. Therefore, NBE is a simple and cost-effective means of alleviating AR symptoms and improving patient satisfaction.

[0005] This patent application is related to the health benefits of nasal breathing, the production of nitric oxide through nasal breathing, which has been reported to have an effect on hay fever and allergic rhinitis, and the effects of breathing and blood vessels in mammals and humans. Citation (5) Nobel Foundation website 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine animation https: / / www.nobelprize.org / prizes / medicine / 1998 / 7529-animation / The animation describing the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1998, is presented here as it was shown during the press conference on 12 October 1998. An animation explaining the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was shown here at the press conference on October 12, 1998. Images from the Animation https: / / www.nobelprize.org / prizes / medicine / 1998 / 7483-images-from-the-animation / Quote (6) Breathing Through Your Nose Can Do What A conversation with Dr. Ignarro, What Does Nose Breathing Do? YouTube March 11, 2021 Breathing in through your nose, you know, protects us against every day you know, influenzas and all kinds of infections that can occur because there's so much garbage in the air. Breathing through our nose protects us every day from the flu and all kinds of infections that can occur due to a lot of debris in the air. There's something special about breathing through the nose. So can you walk us through that There's something special about nasal breathing. Can you explain it to me? Sure of course. That discovery was made, Oh, about 15 years ago in Stockholm, Sweden at the Karolinska hospital, what they discovered, they were looking at asthmatics and they were trying to measure, you know, how much nitric oxide is in the exhaled breath of asthmatics. Absolutely. And the discovery was made, uh, about 15 years ago at the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. And they discovered it when they were examining asthma patients and they were trying to measure the amount of nitric oxide in the exhaled breath of asthma patients. What they discovered in those studies doing various manipulations is that when one breathes through the nose, into the lungs, that air has a very high concentration of NO gas. When you breathe in through the mouth there is no NO gas. In a study using various maneuvers, they discovered that when a person breathes into their lungs through their nose, the air contains very high concentrations of NO gas. When people breathe through their mouths, the gas is not produced. And so the idea was the question came up. Of course, logically why is that air that comes through the nose full of nitric oxide. And they found that the nasal mucosal cells in the nose, the nose is complicated inside and those nasal cells make lots of nitric oxide gas. Okey And when you breathe in through your nose, that nitric oxide gas goes into the lungs and they figured out three things. So, naturally, the logical question was, why is the air coming in through your nose full of nitric oxide? And it turns out that the nasal mucosa cells, the inside of your nose is complicated, and those nasal cells produce a lot of nitric oxide gas. OK. And when you breathe in through your nose, nitric oxide gas goes into your lungs. And they discovered three things: One that when you breathe in the NO, the nitric oxide is what we call a smooth muscle relaxing agent. In other words, when the nitric oxide hits the tracheal smooth muscle and the bronchiolar smooth muscle, it relaxes it. So the trachea and the bronchioles widen so that more air can get in the lungs. The other thing NO does, when you breathe in through the nose, is it reaches the pulmonary circulation. When you inhale NO, nitric oxide becomes what's called a smooth muscle relaxant. In other words, when it hits the smooth muscle of your trachea and bronchioles, it relaxes them, allowing them to open up and allow more air into your lungs. Another effect of NO when breathed in through the nose is that it reaches the pulmonary circulation. So all the small pulmonary arteries, capillaries and so on, they all dilate in order to increase blood flow to the lungs. And you know, I mean, mother nature is very smart. Of course you want to do that. You want to get more blood in the lungs so that there's more blood to pick up oxygen. You want to dilate the bronchioles to get more air and therefore more oxygen in the lungs. And you can get a much better oxygen extraction from the lungs into the bloods, by breathing in through your nose. So to increase blood flow to your lungs, all of your little pulmonary arteries and capillaries and things like that expand. Mother Nature is very clever. Of course she wants to. She wants to pump more blood into your lungs so that there's more blood available to pick up oxygen. She needs to expand your bronchioles to get more air in, to get more oxygen into your lungs. And then, of course, your blood carries that oxygenated blood to the rest of your body. And then of course the blood will carry the I mean the circulation carries the oxygenated blood through the rest of the body. But the third thing that was found actually a few years later, was that nitric oxide is anti-microbial as well. And of course, it carries oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. But the third thing that was actually discovered a few years later was that nitric oxide also has antibacterial properties. Nitric oxide is a reactive free radical, so we can kill certain microbes. It can react covalently with certain components of bacteria. Parasites and yes viruses and yes, Corona virus. And when the nitric oxide does that, it kills those microbes. Let me call them microbes and prevents them from multiplying. Okay And that is how breathing in through your nose. You know protects us against every day you know, influenzas and all kinds of infections that can occur because there is so much garbage in the air. And so I believe as you do, I think it is essential when you are inhaling to inhale through the nose. Nitric oxide is a reactive free radical, so it can kill certain microorganisms. It can covalently react with certain components of bacteria, parasitic microorganisms, viruses, and coronaviruses. And when nitric oxide does that, it kills those microorganisms. We call them microbes and it prevents them from multiplying. I get it. Breathing through our nose protects us from the flu and all kinds of infections that happen every day because there's so much garbage in the air. So I think, like you, it's important to breathe through your nose. Reference (7) KAKEN Elucidation of the origin and functional significance of nitric oxide produced in the nasal mucosa Research topic area number 08771382 Research field: Otolaryngology Research institute: Chiba University Principal Investigator: Toyoyuki Hanzawa, Assistant Professor, Chiba University Hospital (90272327) Research period (fiscal year) 1996 Research project status Completed (fiscal year 1996) Research topic / area number 08771382 Research category Encouraged research (A) Allocation amount Notes 1,100,000 yen (direct expenses 1,100,000 yen) 1996 1,100,000 yen (direct expenses 1,100,000 yen) Keywords: Nitric oxide, Nitric oxide synthase, Nasal mucosa, Allergic rhinitis, Chronic sinusitis, Blood gas exchange Research overview 1) The presence of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) was confirmed using immunohistochemistry in nasal mucosa specimens (allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis) obtained at the time of surgery. The results showed that NOS was positive in epithelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells in both nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. However, there was no significant difference in staining between the two. This suggests that the site of NO production in the nasal cavity is epithelial cells or vascular smooth muscle. 2) We measured the nasal nitric oxide (NO) concentration in normal controls and patients with allergic rhinitis, and measured the nasal volume using acoustic rhinometry. As a result of comparing the amount of production per unit area, we confirmed that the nasal NO concentration was significantly elevated in patients with allergic rhinitis. Furthermore, with the cooperation of surgical patients, we measured the NO concentration in the nasal cavity and maxillary sinus in cases of sinusitis, normal controls, and patients with allergic rhinitis. In the same way as above, the results of a comparative study converted to per unit area in the case of sinusitis confirmed that although intranasal NO concentration was elevated in cases of sinusitis, there was no significant difference in the amount of NO produced between the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses. These results confirmed that intranasal NO gas production increases due to inflammation. In the future, we will investigate which cytokines are involved in this mechanism. 3) To examine the physiological effects of intranasal NO on the lower respiratory tract, we compared NO gas concentrations in the pharynx during nasal and oral breathing, as well as effective pulmonary blood flow, an index of blood gas exchange. We found that effective pulmonary blood flow was higher in many cases with nasal breathing compared to oral breathing. These results suggest that intranasal NO gas may affect blood gas exchange in the lower respiratory tract. In future studies, to confirm the involvement of NO during inspiration, we plan to inhale NO gas at the same concentration during nasal breathing and examine whether effective pulmonary blood flow improves during mouth breathing. Quote (8) Doctor's Body Reset Method CBC TV "Health Capsule! Genki Time" "Blood Vessel Reset Method (1) Burn Body Fat with Weakning" To reset your blood vessels, burning fat is the most important thing. "Blood Vessel Reset Method (2) Increasing NO with Alternate Nostril Breathing" One of the causes of hardened blood vessels is active oxygen. Nitric oxide removes active oxygen from the blood, while also opening blood vessels and stabilizing blood pressure. Professor Atsuhiro Ichihara, MD, Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Quote (9) One in ten people are not breathing properly! Learn how to breathe properly starting today! Hello everyone! A clinic that provides "harmony," "excitement," and "joy" to everyone. This is Amagi Okawa Orthopedic Clinic! This time, our physical therapist, Egami, will be speaking! This time, we will be talking about "breathing"! Do you know how many times you breathe per day? About 20,000 times! You can survive for 2-3 days without eating or drinking, but you cannot survive for more than 10 minutes without breathing. "80% of the world's population is not breathing properly. Healthy breathing means actively breathing in and out through the nose." This is a quote from James Nestor, author of "Breath." "If breathing is not normalized, no other movement patterns will be normalized." This is a quote from Dr. Karl Lewit. Breathing is important! The topic of mouth breathing and nose breathing has been reported especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. <Mouth breathing> Causes excessive oxygen intake Increases the risk of forward head posture Muscle weakness Dry mouth Snoring increases the risk of sleep apnea <Nose breathing> It adds about 50% more resistance to the air than mouth breathing. This results in a 10-20% increase in oxygen intake, warming the air, and eliminating germs and bacteria. Also, in 1998, Dr. Louis J. Ignarro of UCLA He discovered that nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in the cardiovascular system, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It is also known that it is released in the human nose and transported through the respiratory tract to the lungs when breathing through the nose. Nitric oxide (NO) - its role Nitric oxide (NO) cleanses, warms, and humidifies inhaled air before it enters the lungs. It also slows down your heart rate. Nitric oxide (NO) is sent to the lungs, widening the airways and blood vessels. Oxygen is distributed efficiently throughout the body. Efficient oxygen delivery to muscles reduces lactic acid, a fatigue-causing substance. Nitric oxide (NO) is constantly secreted from the nasal airway, so NO concentrations depend on the volume and speed of nasal breathing. Slow nasal breathing results in higher NO concentrations. Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in vasodilation, control of constriction, homeostasis, neurotransmission, immune function, and respiration. The presence of nitric oxide (NO) is important! Therefore, nasal breathing is very important! Are you able to breathe through your nose? About "breathing"...continued next time! Citation (10) J-Stage The role of nitric oxide (NO) in airway defense Nobuo Kubo Table 1 below, top left, on page 4. Nasal breathing appears to produce about 10 times more nitric oxide (NO) than mouth breathing. Quote (11) (Prevention of vascular aging) The role of vasodilator "nitric oxide" NHK Health Channel https: / / www.nhk.or.jp / kenko / atc_131.html Experts who provided commentary Akira Yamashina, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo Medical University, Director of the Tokyo Medical University Screening and Preventive Medicine Center Omitted Atherosclerosis begins with a decline in the function of endothelial cells, the innermost layer of blood vessels. When blood flow increases, endothelial cells produce and release nitric oxide (NO), a vasodilator. Nitric oxide then acts on the smooth muscles in the tunica media, causing the smooth muscles to relax and the blood vessels to dilate. The ability to dilate blood vessels depends on the amount of nitric oxide released; if there is a lack of nitric oxide, blood vessels become hardened, but if there is enough nitric oxide, blood vessels remain flexible. How to increase vasodilator nitric oxide Drugs that can produce nitric oxide Medications called "statins," which can lower cholesterol, "ACE inhibitors," which lower blood pressure, and "ARBs" are said to have the effect of increasing the release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells. Nitric oxide can be released relatively easily through exercise. The graph above shows the results of tests conducted to examine endothelial function before and after three months of exercise. A drug called acetylcholine was injected to induce the release of nitric oxide, and the increase in blood flow in the forearm was measured. It was found that blood flow increased after three months of exercise compared to before exercise. Exercise improved the function of endothelial cells, resulting in increased production of nitric oxide. Moderate exercise that makes you sweat a little is said to be effective in improving endothelial cell function. Brisk walking, slow jogging, and bench step exercises indoors are recommended. Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, every day if possible. If it's difficult to exercise all at once, you can split it up into morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Aim for at least 180 minutes in total, at least three times a week. However, please note that intense exercise may actually reduce endothelial cell function and accelerate arteriosclerosis, and is thought to have the opposite effect. Citation (12) Immune Protective Effects of Nasal Breathing and Nitric Oxide for Coronaviruses -Self-care Potential Dr Rosalba Courtney DO PhD The immune-protective effects of nasal breathing and nitric oxide against coronavirus – potential for self-care By Rosalba Courtney, Ph.D. https: / / www.buteykobreathing.nz / page / immune-protective-effects-of-nasal-breathing-and-nitric-oxide-for-coronaviruses Viruses and bacteria are spread through contact with contaminated surfaces and through the air. Our noses are one of our main lines of defense against airborne germs. There is a very sophisticated system to protect the entire respiratory tract from infection, and one important mechanism involves the production of a chemical called nitric oxide within the nose and nasopharynx 1 2 . Viruses and bacteria are spread through contact with contaminated surfaces and through the air. Our nose is one of our main lines of defense against airborne pathogens. It has a highly sophisticated system to protect the entire respiratory tract from infection, and one key mechanism involves the production of a chemical called nitric oxide in the nose and nasopharynx 1 2 . The current corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact, and we are responding to all advice given by health authorities regarding social distancing, hand washing, and general hygiene. is needed. We also need to take care of ourselves by taking general health measures that support our bodies' natural immune systems. These include getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating as healthy a diet as possible, and breathing through your nose as much as possible at rest, during exercise, and while sleeping. Although we cannot say for certain that breathing through the nose will inhibit the replication of the corona virus it seems prudent to do so, given its well-known role in general immune defense. The current COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact, and we need to respond to all advice given by medical authorities regarding social distancing, handwashing, and general hygiene. We also need to take care of ourselves by taking general health measures that support our body's natural immune system. These include getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating as healthily as possible, and breathing through our nose as much as possible while resting, exercising, and sleeping. While we cannot say with certainty that nasal breathing inhibits the replication of COVID-19, it seems prudent to do so given the well-known role of nasal breathing in general immune defense. Studies conducted during a previous coronavirus outbreak SARSCoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus), showed that nitric oxide inhibits SARSCo replication in a dose-dependent manner. This means that higher concentrations of nitric oxide have a greater inhibitory effect on viral replication. 3 Studies conducted during the previous coronavirus outbreak, SARSCo (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus), showed that nitric oxide inhibited SARSCo replication in a dose-dependent manner, meaning that higher concentrations of nitric oxide had a greater inhibitory effect on viral replication.3 Breathing techniques such as nasal breathing and humming, as well as certain types of controlled breath-holding stimulate increased production of nitric oxide. Because the nasal airways and sinuses are the main sources of exhaled nitric oxide 4-6 nasal breathing concentrates the amount of nitric oxide circulating in the upper airways 7. Levels decrease when significantly switching to mouth breathing with some studies showing that the amount of nitric oxide exhaled through mouth breathing is reduced by 50% 5. Nasal breathing also makes your nose healthier in other ways, improving your microbiome, hydration, blood flow and mucus production 8. Breathing techniques such as nasal breathing, humming, and certain types of controlled breath-holding stimulate increased nitric oxide production. Because the nasal airway and sinuses are the primary sources of exhaled nitric oxide,4-6 nasal breathing concentrates the amount of nitric oxide circulating in the upper airway.7 Levels decrease significantly when you switch to mouth breathing, with some studies showing a 50% reduction in exhaled nitric oxide.5 Nasal breathing promotes nasal health in other ways as well, improving microflora, hydration, blood flow, and mucus production.8 Nasal breathing improves lung health and your body's oxygen supply in several ways. The nose helps filter out particulate matter that can negatively impact lung health and cause inflammation. Breathing through the nose significantly reduces improves particle deposition in the lungs that occurs during mouth breathing 9. Nasal breathing also improves lung function by improving cilia motility. It also improves circulation in the lungs, increasing blood oxygen levels by about 10% 10. Nasal breathing improves lung health and your body's oxygen supply in several ways. Your nose helps filter particulate matter that can negatively impact lung health and cause inflammation. Breathing through your nose significantly reduces particle deposition in your lungs, which occurs during mouth breathing. 9 Nasal breathing also improves lung function by improving cilia motility. It also improves circulation in your lungs, increasing blood oxygen levels by about 10%. 10 Humming can increase nitric oxide levels by 15 times compared to normal quiet breathing 11. Humming can increase nitric oxide levels by 15 times compared to normal quiet breathing11. Humming has been applied in the treatment of chronic sinusitis 12 13. In a case study of a patient who was unable to breathe through his nose for a month due to chronic sinusitis, after 4 days of intensive humming (1 hour on the first day 4 times of 120 hums each day), nasal breathing My skin became clearer and breathing through my nose became easier. Day). 12. Humming has been applied to treat chronic sinusitis. 12, 13 In a case study of a patient who had been unable to breathe through his nose for a month due to chronic sinusitis, after four days of intensive humming (one hour on the first day, 120 hums four times each day), his nose cleared and he was able to breathe through his nose more easily. The authors hypothesized that this effect was due to the increase in nitric oxide produced by humming. 12 Holding your breath can also help reduce nasal congestion and has been shown to increase nitric oxide 14. After voluntarily closing the soft palate and holding breath the concentration of nitric oxide in the nasal passages and nasopharynx increases 5. In cases of nasal obstruction holding the breath for up to 30 seconds after exhalation reduces nasal resistance and has long-lasting effects 15. Breath holding can also help relieve nasal congestion and has been shown to increase nitric oxide. 14 After voluntary closure of the soft palate and breath holding, nitric oxide levels increase in the nasal passages and nasopharynx. 5 In cases of nasal obstruction, holding your breath for up to 30 seconds after exhalation reduces nasal resistance with long-lasting benefits. 15 So, to be clear – this article does not claim that nasal breathing, humming or breath-holding is a cure or prevention for coronavirus. But at this time it makes sense to increase your self-care efforts for both physical and mental health reasons. Also, anything we do to increase our personal agency increases our sense of control and helps us feel a little less stressed. And as you know, reducing stress improves your immune system. So, to be clear—this article is not claiming that nose breathing, humming, and breath-holding are a cure or prevention for coronavirus. But at this time, it makes sense to increase our self-care efforts for both physical and mental health reasons. And anything we do to increase our personal agency can help increase our sense of control and reduce stress a little. And as we know, reducing stress boosts the immune system. Everyone… please take care of yourselves and each other. Stay home, stay safe, breathe, and know that this too shall pass. Everyone… take care of yourselves and each other. Stay home, stay safe, breathe and know that this too shall pass. Dr. Rosalba Courtney, DO, PhD is an osteopath with 35 years of experience. She holds her PhD specializing in respiration and has published numerous papers and papers on the importance of functional breathing. Rosalba sees and treats patients at Breath and Body Clinic in Avalon and Genbiome in Edgecliff. Dr. Rosalba Courtney, DO, PhD, is an osteopath with 35 years of experience. She holds a PhD specialising in respiration and has published numerous articles and papers on the importance of functional breathing. Rosalba sees and treats patients at Breath and Body Clinic in Avalon and GenBioM in Edgecliff. Reference quotation

[0006] Interesting information for researching, practicing, and verifying nasal breathing Reference (1) Karate Breathing Way Okinawa Karate Goju-ryu Ageshio Japan Co., Ltd. May 30, 2022: Breathing techniques explained by Goju-ryu 9th Dan, Kaneshiro Tsuneo 1. Not being defenseless when you inhale. 2. Hands position. 3. Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth. Abdominal breathing. 4. Touch your stomach to check if your abdominal muscles are tight. Feel your stomach (around the stomach area) to check if your abdominal muscles are firm. 5. You lose your defenseless state by using your abdominal muscles not only when exhale but also when inhale. By using your abdominal muscles not only when exhaling but also when inhaling, you will avoid being left vulnerable. Reference (2) Rickson Gracie Wikipedia Rickson Gracie (born November 21, 1958) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. He was born in Rio de Janeiro and is affiliated with Rickson Gracie Jiu-jitsu. He holds a 9th dan in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He is the third son of Hélio Gracie, the founder of Gracie Jiu-jitsu. His son, Kron Gracie, is also a jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. In Japan, he defeated famous professional wrestlers and fighters such as Nobuhiko Takada and Masakatsu Funaki in mixed martial arts matches. Like Royce Gracie, he used a style of Vale Tudo matches in which he took down his opponent, attacked with punches from the mount, and finished with chokeholds and submission locks. He is one of the few people to have retired from his mixed martial arts career completely undefeated. Reference (3) BREATHWORK. RICKSON GRACIE. YouTube September 29, 2021 The big change in my life is when I learn how to breathe………… The biggest change in my life came when I learned how to breathe. Reference (4) JAANUS Japanese Architecture and Ard Net Users System a un KEY WORD art history sculptures Sk Hmm. "A" is the sound of the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, pronounced with an open mouth. "Un" is the sound of the last letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, pronounced with a closed mouth. At the entrance to a shrine, there are often two Komainu statues: one with an open mouth and one with a closed mouth. *Nio Nio statues stand in the same pose on either side of the temple gate. "A" and "Un" represent the beginning and end of all things, or inhalation and exhalation, respectively. The open-mouthed expression is called "A-gata," while the closed-mouthed expression is called "Un-gata." An example is the 711 plaster Nio guarding the central gate of Horyu-ji Temple in Nara. The figure on the right (facing the gate) has an A-gata expression, while the figure on the left has an Un-gata expression. Another example of Un is the largest Nio statue in Japan (made of wood, 8.03 meters), created by Unkei ( -1223) in the Kamakura period to guard the Great South Gate of the Todaiji Temple in Nara. Reference (5) (Horse-eating but muscular!) How many of you know about the unique structure of a horse's body? Broadly speaking, horses and humans are both mammals. However, the food they eat and the way they live are completely different. This time, we will explain how the horse's body works. Rather than just learning about how the horse's body works, comparing it to humans will make it easier to understand the differences and how amazing horses are. Let's also take a look at just how different humans and horses are. Horses breathe through their noses. Unlike humans, they cannot inhale oxygen through both their noses and mouths. The reason why horses can only breathe through their noses has to do with their physical structure. A horse's body has completely separate pathways for air and food. This is to prevent the horse from aspirating. Therefore, if the horse is unable to use its nose, it will be unable to breathe, which could put its life at risk. Nosebleeds may not be a serious concern for humans, but for a horse, it means that the horse is unable to use its nose, and this can sometimes be a serious injury that is life-threatening. Reference (6) Respiratory System and Respiratory Diseases in Racehorses Part 1 When it comes to breathing, humans can breathe through both their nose and mouth, whereas horses can only breathe through their nose. This is because the structure of the pharynx is different from that of humans. In other words, in humans, the epiglottis and soft palate are not in contact, so air can flow into the trachea from both the oral cavity and nasal cavity. In contrast, in horses, the epiglottis is in contact with the soft palate just behind the soft palate, blocking communication between the oral cavity and nasal cavity except when swallowing to eat or drink. This means that horses can only inhale air through their nose. Reference (7) From JRA Facebook Did you know that while humans can breathe through both their noses and mouths, horses can only breathe through their noses? The positions of the organs involved in breathing, the epiglottis and soft palate, are different between humans and horses. The epiglottis functions to seal the trachea that leads to the lungs when food is swallowed, and the soft palate closes the nostrils when swallowing, preventing food from entering the nasal cavity. In humans, the epiglottis and soft palate are located apart, but in horses the epiglottis is in contact with the soft palate, blocking the oral cavity and nasal passages except when swallowing, meaning that the horse can only breathe through its nose. Horses have long faces and large noses, so their breathing pathways are anatomically designed to allow a lot of air to flow smoothly.

[0007] Articles from Japan and around the world about allergic diseases such as hay fever, losses, etc. Reference (7) The key to a body that is resistant to hay fever is nasal breathing, Nikkei Newspaper, 2012 https: / / www.nikkei.com / nstyle-article / DGXDZO37840980X00C12A1MZ4001 / A surprising number of people breathe through their mouths instead of their noses. Experts warn that mouth breathing weakens resistance to bacteria and viruses and worsens allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, and hay fever. Reference (8) Japan declares war on pollen The Guardian 2023 April Japan declares war on hay fever The Guardian April 2023 https: / / www.theguardian.com / world / 2023 / apr / 06 / japan-declares-war-on-pollen-as-hay-fever-epidemic-grips-the-nation Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to fight the scourge of hay fever, calling it a health issue that requires urgent government attention. With pollen levels in Tokyo reaching their highest level in a decade, Prime Minister Kishida told a Diet committee this week that hay fever has become a "social problem," adding that he would work with cabinet ministers to take measures. "I want to see results," he said, according to local media. His comments were in response to a question from a ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker who described allergies as a "national disease" and suggested that Kishida would "go down in history" if he were to eradicate them. It is estimated that around 40% of Japanese people experience hay fever symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes and sneezing as soon as Japan's vast number of cedar and cypress trees begin to shed pollen at the start of the year. The outbreak partly explains why so many people continue to wear masks outdoors, despite government guidelines recently being lifted advising people to wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The epidemic of hay fever in Japan is thought to be due to a post-war reforestation program in which trees were rapidly planted to help the country's construction industry. When the price of imported building materials fell in the 1970s and '80s, Japan's forests were left overcrowded, bringing misery in the form of pollen. Omitted below Reference (9) Cedar pollen allergy affects 40-50% of Japanese people, high pollen count in spring 2023, Nikkei Newspaper 2023 https: / / www.nikkei.com / article / DGXZQOUC132280T10C23A4000000 / The government is getting serious about tackling the worsening problem of hay fever in Japan. It is said that 40-50% of Japanese people suffer from cedar pollen allergy, and many people suffer from the pollen that spreads every spring. The number of people who develop the condition is increasing year by year, and the age at which they are getting younger. The amount of pollen released in the spring of 2023 is expected to be the highest in recent years, and attention is focused on the measures the government will compile by June. Reference(10) Allergy Statistics in the US Allergy &Asthma U.S. Allergy Data Allergy and Asthma Network https: / / allergyasthmanetwork.org / allergies / allergy-statistics / Fifty million Americans are diagnosed, costing $2,400 million per year. If one parent has an allergy, there is a 50% chance that their child will have an allergy. If two parents have allergies, there is a 75% chance that their child will also have an allergy Definition of Allergy Allergies are defined as an abnormal response of the immune system to exposure to an allergen. Several conditions fall under the category of allergy, including anaphylaxis, allergic rhinitis (commonly known as "hay fever"), food allergies, skin allergies, and allergic asthma. Allergies in General According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that more than 50 million people in the United States have allergies. Children's allergies food allergies 7.6% of children under the age of 18 have a food allergy. Similar prevalence among boys (6.4%) and girls (6.5%). Most common in children of two or more races (12.7%) The most common food allergies were peanuts (2.2%), milk (1.9%), shellfish (1.3%), and tree nuts (1.2%). Of children with food allergies, 39.9% are allergic to multiple foods. 42.3% of children with food allergies experience severe reactions. 39.9% of children with food allergies experience multiple severe reactions. Nineteen percent of children with food allergies reported visiting an emergency department for a food allergy in the previous year (42% reported visiting an emergency department once in their lifetime for a food allergy). 40.7% of children with food allergies are currently prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors. Between 2005 and 2014, emergency department visits due to food-related anaphylaxis increased by 124%. Top 3 causes of anaphylaxis worldwide Children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to suffer from other related conditions, such as asthma and other allergies. Childhood food allergies alone cost the United States $24.8 billion annually. The cost per child is $4,184. Direct medical costs are $4.3 billion. The total cost to families was $20.5 billion, including doctor and emergency room visits, hospitalizations, out-of-pocket expenses, lost work productivity, and specialty foods . Hay Fever 5.2 million children (7.2%) in the past 12 months, with a higher incidence among boys (7.9%) than girls (6.4%). Respiratory allergies 9.6% in the past 12 months 2 The incidence is higher in boys (11%) than girls (8.1%). It is most common in black children or children of two or more races. Skin allergies 12.6% in the past 12 months It is more common in girls (12.9%) than boys (12.2%). It is most common in children of Black race (18.2%) or two or more races (17.2%). Allergies in Adults food allergies At least 26 million adults (10.8%) have a food allergy, according to a 2019 collaborative study funded in part by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The most common food allergies were shellfish (2.9%), milk (1.9%), peanuts (1.8%), tree nuts (1.2%), and fish (0.9%). 45.3% of people with food allergies are allergic to multiple foods. Among adults with food allergies, 51.1% experience a severe reaction. Top 3 causes of anaphylaxis worldwide. Hay Fever 19.2 million adults (7.6%). It is more common in women (8.3%) than men (6.4%). It is most prevalent among adults of two or more races (10.5%), particularly Black or African American and White adults (17.2%). Other allergies Drug (medication) allergies Drug reactions are the most common cause of anaphylaxis in adults. Adverse drug reactions can affect 20% of hospitalized patients and 10% of the world's population. The most common medications that cause side effects are antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Antibiotics are the most common trigger of drug-induced anaphylaxis (48.7 to 57.8% of incidents). Omitted below Reference (11) Hay Fever in the UK BBC News 2023 https: / / www.bbc.com / news / health-65881737 Number of hay fever sufferers seeking NHS advice triples Number of hay fever sufferers seeking NHS advice triples https: / / www.bbc.com / news / uk-61823683 Is hay fever getting worse in the UK Is hay fever getting worse in the UK? https: / / www.bbc.com / news / uk-england-hereford-worcester-65220146 Hay fever Summer may see highest levels of birch pollen, forecaster says Hay fever: Birch pollen likely to be most prevalent in summer, forecasters say Reference (12) European Climate and Health Observatory Climate ADAPT https: / / climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu / en / observatory / evidence / health-effects / aeroallergens Pollen Modeled percentage of population sensitized to ragweed pollen at the baseline (left) and in the future assuming moderate greenhouse gases emissions scenario (RCP 4.5 right) Modeled proportion of the population sensitized to ragweed pollen under baseline (left) and future moderate greenhouse gas emissions scenarios (RCP4.5 right). Source Lake et al. 2017 Reference (13) Pollen Allergy A Glowing Problem Bayer Global Pollen Allergies: A Growing Problem Bayer Global https: / / www.bayer.com / en / news-stories / the-pollen-problem More of us are seemingly susceptible to hay fever. Why A mix of global changes and individual factors are interrelated. Many of us seem to be more susceptible to hay fever, and a combination of global changes and individual factors are interrelated. According to The World Allergy Organization, allergies(or allergic rhinitis) currently affects between 10% and 30% of all adults around the globe, and up to 40% of children. Allergic reaction to pollen have increased in both frequency and severity in some geographical locations over the last few decades. According to the World Allergy Organization, allergies (or allergic rhinitis) currently affect 10% to 30% of adults and up to 40% of children worldwide. Over the past few decades, the frequency and severity of allergic reactions to pollen have increased in some geographic locations. A Lack of Exposure in Our Lives Lack of exposure in our lives Could our modern, germ-free lifestyles also contribute to the rise in allergies Could our modern, sterile lifestyle also be contributing to the rise in allergies? From a fall in natural childbirth and breastfeeding, to more time spent indoors and away from the social contact of sport and outdoor activities, less exposure to diverse microbes that help our immune system develop from a young age can increase the risk of developing allergies. From a decline in natural childbirth and breastfeeding to spending more time indoors and away from social contact such as sports and outdoor activities, reduced exposure to the diverse microorganisms that help develop the immune system from an early age may increase the risk of developing allergies. An overly hygienic intended Western lifestyle is, of course, to limit infections and while it does this very successfully, it also likely reduces general microbial exposure. This in turn, is sought to alter the early colonization of the infant human gut, which in turn disrupts the development of our immune systems and lead to a higher disposition to allergic. sensitization. While the overly hygienic Western lifestyle is, of course, aimed at limiting infectious diseases, and this is very effective, it may also reduce exposure to common microorganisms. This has been hypothesized to alter early colonization of the infant's gut, impeding immune system development and increasing allergy susceptibility. Interestingly, epidemiological studies have shown that children raised on traditional farms, where they are exposed to higher levels of microorganisms, appear to be more protected from asthma, hay fever, and allergic sensitization. the current (1) Fight the symptoms. (2) Keep it clean. Next season (3) Know your enemy. (4) Make your home a fortress. get over (5) Accept your surroundings. (6) Enjoy gardening and other activities. Reference (14) Nasal Breathing A Surprising Key to Boosting Immunity Nose Breathing: The Surprising Key to Boosting Your Immunity March 2020 ION https: / / intelligenceofnature.com / blogs / ion / nasal-breathing-and-how-to-improve-immune-system When life gets stressful, I always tell myself, "Okay, breathe." Taking a deep breath always brings relief. But lately, I've been wondering if I'm breathing in the most effective way. Could I be doing more with my breath? There's one simple approach that makes a lot of sense: nasal breathing. It may sound surprising, but nasal breathing benefits our health in many ways. It turns out the nose is much more than just a facial feature; it's our first line of immune defense against airborne pathogens. Nose breathing is its own medicine. Every time you breathe, you ingest small particles and potential pathogens. But when you breathe through your nose, the hairs inside your nostrils trap larger particles (don't worry, the important hairs aren't visible). Nasal mucus (snot) also secretes antibacterial proteins, peptides, immunoglobulins, and opsonins to trap particles and aid in the immune defense of the respiratory tract surface. So, your mucus is full of immune defenses. Who knew? When needed, cells lining your nostrils participate in this process by secreting proteins into the mucus and pushing the mucus blanket out of your nose with coordinated ciliary movement (snot). So, everything inside your nose—from the cells lining your nostrils to the hairs growing inside—can fight pathogens. Typically, local irritants and pathogens are quickly and efficiently eliminated through these innate pathways of mucosal immunity without broadly stimulating the adaptive immune system. But that's on a good day. In some cases, these defenses can be overcome, and epithelial cells may need to mobilize a more sustained and directed immune response by interacting with resident immune cells, such as dendritic cells, macrophages, and mucosal lymphocytes. This means that when a real pathogen is encountered, an even more powerful weapon is brought to bear to protect health. The benefits of nasal breathing: How does it protect you from viruses? In viral situations, respiratory epithelial cells lining the nose and lungs produce high levels of nitric oxide, which acts as a signaling molecule that initiates an inflammatory response to the virus. 2 Nitric oxide is produced in the paranasal sinuses. Breathing through the nose rather than the mouth continually releases nitric oxide into the nasal airways. So, to activate this powerful immune response contained in nitric oxide, simply breathe through your nose. This is one of the reasons why nitric oxide is recognized as one of the most versatile players in the immune system: it is involved in the development and control of infections, tumors, autoimmune processes, and chronic degenerative diseases.3 To regulate the immune response, nitric oxide triggers the eradication of pathogens and regulates immunosuppression during tissue repair and wound healing.4 This means that any time you want to boost your immunity, take a big inhale through your nose to activate nitric oxide. Research on nasal immune responses, particularly through nitric oxide production, has made me increasingly aware of the positive effects of nasal breathing in protecting against airborne pathogens. But even if you're not worried about germs, nasal breathing has proven beneficial when exercising outdoors. One study showed that nasal breathing reduced breathing rate by more than 50% and perceived exertion by 60%. This means you may be able to exercise harder and for longer simply by keeping your mouth closed while walking or running.5 Read more about how exercise and other activities can help boost your immunity. Happy Breathing! Dr. Matthew Bednar Bringing Science Out of the Lab and Into Life References 1. Lane AP. The role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of chronic sinusitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2009 9(3) 205–212. Doi 10.1007 / s11882-009-0030-5 2. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Volume 41, Issue 1, July 1, 2006, Pages 19-28 The Role of Epithelial Nitric Oxide in Airway Viral Infections, Weiling Xu, Shuo Zheng, Raed A. Dweik, Serpil C. Erzurum 3. Bogdan C. Nitric oxide and the immune response. Nat Immunol 2, 907–916 (2001) 4. Wink DA, Hines HB, Chen RY et al. Nitric oxide and redox mechanisms of immune responses. J Leukoc Biol. 2011 89(6) 873–891. doi 10.1189 / jlb.1010550 5. Frederick Travis, Karen Blasdell, Robert Liptak Stuart Zisman, Ken Daley, John Douillard (1996) Invincible Athletics Program Aerobic Exercise and Performance without Strain, International Journal of Neuroscience, 85 3-4, 301-308. DOI 10.3109 / 00207459608986691 Reference (15) Economic losses due to hay fever amount to 5 trillion yen, pollen volume 2.7 times higher than last year. What is the unique employee benefit "hay fever allowance" that prevents employee productivity decline? Spring pollen count predicted to be 2.7 times higher than last year, fourth highest on record The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released the results of a forecast by experts, including doctors and weather forecasters, on the amount of cedar and cypress pollen that will be dispersed in the city this spring. The amount of pollen dispersed in Tokyo is expected to be 2.7 times higher than last year. The pollen season is expected to begin around February 13th to 17th, and the number of days with high pollen levels is expected to average 51 days across the country, 18 days more than the average of 33 days over the past 10 years. Economic losses due to hay fever estimated at 5 trillion yen Nishima Mitsukazu, advisor to the Japanese Society of Allergology and honorary director of Fukuoka Hospital, has estimated the economic losses suffered by patients with allergic rhinitis, including hay fever. His calculations show that absenteeism and reduced work productivity result in a loss of 12.74 working days per year, resulting in an annual economic loss of 191,783 yen per person. Furthermore, approximately 80% of respondents said that hay fever affects their work performance. Established a unique employee benefit program, "Hay Fever Allowance," to prevent employees from losing productivity due to hay fever. (1) Raffur Co., Ltd. Hospital consultation fees, The company will cover the full cost of prescriptions, and provide high-quality tissues, masks, eye drops, and other items in kind. In providing mental health and health management support to companies, the company is also working to increase productivity within its own company, and has adopted this as an employee benefit to prevent hay fever, which is a factor that hinders productivity. More than half of the employees are using it. Applications can be made from a PC, making it easy to use for employees working nationwide. (2) Hokuo Distribution Co., Ltd. Because hay fever can not only reduce productivity but can also lead to serious accidents, we have selected medications and nasal drops that do not increase drowsiness so that drivers with symptoms can get adequate sleep even during the onset of hay fever, and provide them to them. Voices of employees who actually use the hay fever allowance (1) It also relieves daytime irritability and lack of sleep (male employee in his 30s) I have suffered from severe hay fever for 10 years, which has led to poor concentration during the day, irritability, and poor quality sleep due to nasal congestion, which has led to low productivity. By taking advantage of the hay fever allowance and taking preventative measures with medicine and nasal drops before the peak of pollen dispersion, my symptoms have subsided and I have been able to prevent a drop in productivity. (2) Severe hay fever that prevents me from going outside (female employee in her 20s) During pollen season, even stepping outside causes uncontrollable itching in the eyes and nose, leaving me in a daze all day and unable to do anything. The hospital fee of about 5,000 yen is not insignificant, so I didn't go to the hospital, but I did go when I received hay fever treatment. I wish I had gone to the hospital sooner, as the symptoms have eased and now they're not even noticeable.

[0008] One of the targets is celebrities around the world who suffer from allergies such as hay fever, and celebrities who would like to try on the product development related to this patent application. Reference(16) 10 celebrities with allergies from Kate Middleton to Nicole Kidman https: / / www.hellomagazine.com / healthandbeauty / health-and-fitness / 20221019154610 / celebrities-with-allergies-kate-middleton-nicole-kidman / 10 Celebrities with Allergies, from Kate Hamilton to Nicole Kidman These A-listers seriously suffer from sneezing and sniffling. Reference(17) When I Saw Ariana Grande's Rhinestone Face Mask I Told My Own, Thank U Next https: / / www.popsugar.com / fashion / ariana-grande-rhinestone-face-mask-47723858 When I saw Ariana Grande's rhinestone face mask, I said "thank you again" to my mask. Reference(18) David Beckham health Star's 'struggle' with 'allergic rhinitis' - expert prevention tips https: / / www.express.co.uk / life-style / health / 1637301 / david-beckham-health-hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis-perennial-symptoms-prevention David Beckham's Health Star's "Struggle" with "Allergic Rhinitis" - Expert Prevention Tips Reference (19) Tiger Woods From club twirls to first pumps to allergies, even Tiger Woods can't believe the similarities between him and his son, Charlie https: / / www.espn.com / golf / story / _ / id / 32866565 / from-club-twirls-fist-pumps-allergies-even-tiger-woods-believe-similarities-his-son-charlie From the club spinning to the fist pumping to the allergies, even Tiger Woods can't believe the similarities between him and his son Charlie. [Background technology]

[0009] Conventional masks generally have one string on each side, which allows breathing from both the top (above the nose) and bottom (below the mouth) of the mask, and are worn by covering the face with a band (string, cloth, etc.). This creates the need and hassle of having to remove the mask due to breathlessness when walking around on crowded commuter trains or elevators, or going up and down the stairs at stations. The mask also gets dirty every time it is put on and taken off, looks unsightly due to deformation of the nose wire and the hassle of putting it back on. It also leads to a loose fit that increases the risk of droplets spreading. Masks are viewed with concern by others as unhygienic and bad manners, and are feared by high-risk elderly people and those with underlying health conditions. For these reasons, more and more people, including the elderly, have stopped going out. While masks are considered good public health etiquette and are associated with a smile, the inconvenience and discomfort they cause when walking outside have made them unattractive. During pandemics and influenza epidemics, a sense of personal responsibility, mission, and peer pressure has led to sad newspaper reports of people collapsing from heatstroke while walking outside with a mask on, as well as deaths at elementary school sports days and while walking around town due to wearing masks. Conventional masks are generally worn by covering the face with a band of material (such as strings or cloth) that allows breathing from both the top (above the nose) and bottom (below the mouth). There have been reported cases of mouth breathing problems, such as people opening their mouths while hidden under the mask due to the discomfort of wearing the mask when walking outside or exercising, exhaling and inhaling through their mouths, increasing the risk of droplets. These masks have a structure that inhibits healthy breathing, such as nasal breathing, which has been passed down to many mammals, including humans, and the health benefits of continuing to breathe through the nose.

[0010] As the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020 comes to an end, the disease has been classified as a Category 5 infectious disease, and wearing a mask is now left to the discretion of the individual. However, as reported in 2023 when the Kishida Cabinet will begin taking measures to combat hay fever, it appears that as many as 40% of the population suffers from allergies such as hay fever, and classes have been closed due to the spread of influenza. Even after the disease was classified as a Category 5 infectious disease, a certain number of people continue to wear masks, and wearing masks on the streets and in classes continues to be a personal choice. Due to the discomfort, people hide under their masks and breathe through their mouths, ignoring the health benefits of nose breathing, which humans and mammals have traditionally done. As mouth breathing becomes more widespread, new health problems have been reported.

[0011] The applicant for this patent application participated in the development process of the patented product with a strong opinion that they are opposed to the idea of ​​everyone on the street being forced to wear a mask due to social conformity pressure in Japan and other Asian countries. While they agree with the benefits of wearing a mask, they have also seen reports of the disadvantages of wearing a mask when walking around town, such as the fatal accident at an elementary school sports day, which seems to be excessive peer pressure. They are therefore conscious of a concept that does not require everyone to wear a mask, but rather one that will make individuals want to try it on out of their own curiosity, so that they can try it on, walk around town, learn and verify it together, and have fun learning from a scientific perspective. They are also planning and considering design contests to be held in Tokyo, Japan, and cities around the world, as will be mentioned in the final supplementary information.

[0012] Conventional masks are made of materials and designed to make people want to wear them in everyday life, but they do not have any band-like barriers such as breathing separators to block the flow of air inside the mask when breathing through the nose and mouth.Instead, the band covers both the breath exhaled through the nose and the mouth, so even light exercise such as walking around town warms the entire face inside the mask, and the radiator effect of the brain caused by nasal breathing does not work, leading to concerns about rising brain temperature and collapse from heatstroke, as well as reports of fatal accidents caused by exercising while wearing a mask.

[0013] The reason why the band is the barrier that blocks nasal and mouth breathing inside the mask is that, as far as the inventors have been able to find through repeated tests conducted over a period of more than three years since the spring of 2020, even light exercise such as walking around town has shown that the wind pressure when breathing in and out through the nostrils is quite strong, and in order to fit and block the sensitive area under the nose, unless a material as soft as the skin under the nose is used, a hard material would cause a foreign body sensation or pain, making it difficult to breathe in a way that leads to a smile, and therefore, as shown in the attached document, a stable barrier that does not move even under the wind pressure of breathing, such as a breathing dividing band or a cylindrical shape, is required. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0014] Conventional masks were as follows: Reference (20) From the website of the Japan Sanitary Materials Industry Association https: / / www.jhpia.or.jp / product / mask / index.html

[0015] As mentioned above, conventional masks have advantages and disadvantages in that they cover both nasal and mouth breathing, and the present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages.

[0016] As shown in the attached document, the mask has a dividing band that separates nasal breathing from mouth breathing, and allows you to continue breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth according to the situation, such as when there are no people around or when you need the radiator effect of nose breathing to cool your brain. This structure prevents the temperature inside the mask and your brain from rising, and compared to conventional masks that cover the entire face, it has a structure that makes nasal breathing more comfortable, allowing you to learn and make nasal breathing a habit. The advantage of the breathing dividing band is that with conventional masks, as shown in Figure 1 in Reference (21), breathing leakage when coughing, sneezing, or exhaling while talking tends to send droplets flying upwards from the nasal passages (yellow), but the dividing band makes it difficult for droplets exhaled from the mouth to fly upwards, leading to consideration for those around the wearer and reducing anxiety in small, enclosed spaces such as inside a car. Reference (21) RIKEN Fugaku's COVID-19 Countermeasures Part 1 Figure 1 https: / / www.r-ccs.riken.jp / highlights / pickup2 /

[0017] As per the attached document, the bottom of the mask is made of absorbent material and the top of the mask is made of standard material, and by continuously exhaling through the mouth and inhaling through the nose according to the situation, the evaporative heat of the absorbent material that comes into contact with the breath flow through the wet mask will increase the humidity and lower the temperature of the air continuously inhaled through the nostrils, making it possible to inhale air that is gentle on the body, increasing the radiator effect of the brain, and by inhaling and exhaling humid air, it is expected that the virus in the exhaled breath will be weakened and the risk of droplet infection to others will be reduced, making it a mask that will lead to smiles as you walk around town. Reference (22) https: / / weathernews.jp / s / topics / 202001 / 230225 /

[0018] As per the attached document, the breathing method and mask for which a patent application has been filed for attaching a water tank to a mask will reduce the risk of droplet infection for the wearer and those around them who need to converse with an unspecified number of people for long periods of time, such as bus or taxi drivers, and may also have a positive impact on safe driving, such as by having a radiator effect on the brain due to the refreshing feeling of breathing in through the nose, preventing drowsiness, and affecting the ability to detect fear and danger, as discovered by medical researchers at Northwestern University in citation (3).

[0019] The lifestyle habits of modern society, which have become too convenient and clean, have both major advantages and some disadvantages, including hay fever and allergies, which are thought to be caused by a lack of exercise, a loss of adequate immune function, and an overreaction of the immune system. In terms of preventing lifestyle-related diseases that are thought to result from a lack of exercise, assuming a breathing rate of 15 breaths per minute, 900 breaths per hour, 21,600 breaths in 24 hours, 648,000 breaths in 30 days, and 236,520,000 breaths in 365 days a year, these movements consume a great deal of energy throughout our lives. Therefore, encouraging proper breathing habits is worth considering in order to improve our lifestyles to prevent the various lifestyle-related diseases of modern life. (Content related to breathing training)

[0020] The breathing training content introduced in Japan includes the following: Reference (23) Wacoal Body Book "The true nature of the muscles that are responsible for 70% of respiratory activity" Special feature / Change yourself through breathing November 2014 https: / / www.bodybook.jp / article / 162307.html#:~:text=%E6%84%8F%E8%AD%98%E3%83%BB%E7%84%A1%E6%84%8F%E8%AD%98%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8B%E3%81%8B%E3%82%8F%E3%82%89%E3%81%9A,%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AE%E5%90%B8%E6%B0%97%E7%AD%8B%E3%80%82 The mechanism of breathing: Exhalation and inhalation are very different Humans breathe an average of 20,000 times a day. Deep breathing is now attracting renewed attention as a way to enhance beauty and health. What are the benefits of regulating your breathing? What new discoveries have been made recently? We will consider breathing, which we do as long as we are alive, from various angles. Our guest is Professor Kakizaki from Bunkyo Gakuin University, who has been researching breathing for over 20 years. First, he will explain the mechanism of breathing. "Breathing can be done unconsciously or consciously controlled. Whether conscious or unconscious, the diaphragm is responsible for nearly 70% of breathing activity. The diaphragm is located around the fifth and sixth ribs and has a horizontal, dome-like shape. The diaphragm is the largest inspiratory muscle in the human body. In other words, it is the muscle used when breathing in. This horizontal, dome-like muscle contracts and drops sharply when you inhale. When the diaphragm descends, it simultaneously pushes down on the internal organs. This pressure causes the space in the rib cage above the diaphragm to expand. It may be easier to understand if you think of the rib cage as the chamber containing the lungs. The chamber containing the lungs, the rib cage, is a sealed space, so it is kept at a lower air pressure than the atmospheric pressure. When you inhale, the diaphragm descends, expanding this space and allowing air to enter. You might think that your lungs expand as air moves in, but that's not true. It's the other way around. Your diaphragm drops, expanding your lungs and drawing in air. This is what happens when you inhale. When you are unconscious, no muscle activity occurs when you exhale. So what happens when you exhale? This is slightly different when you are exhaling unconsciously and when you are consciously controlling it. When you are unconscious, the muscles that cause you to exhale do not become active. Earlier, I said that the diaphragm moves down when you inhale, but when you exhale, it simply returns to its original position automatically. However, when you consciously try to forcefully exhale, muscle activity occurs. When we breathe, the diaphragm repeatedly moves up and down, changing the pressure inside the thoracic cavity where the lungs are housed, causing air to move in and out. In other words, if the movement of the diaphragm becomes poor, it will have a major impact on breathing. omission Fujiyasu Kakizaki Professor at Bunkyo Gakuin University's Faculty of Health and Medical Technology and Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences, Physiotherapist and Doctor of Medicine. Prior to his current position, he served as head of the Rehabilitation Department at Showa University Fujigaoka Rehabilitation Hospital and Showa University Toyosu Hospital. He analyzes thoracic cage movement, the relationship between posture and thoracic cage muscle activity, and develops respiratory exercise therapy (exercise therapy to alleviate dyspnea and restore daily living activities suited to each individual). Based on clinical results and using his cultivated skills as a physical therapist, he proposes optimal "breathing" for many people with respiratory disorders. He has published numerous books, including "Theories and Techniques of Respiratory Exercise Therapy" (Medical View Co., Ltd.) and "Brush-Up Physical Therapy" (Miwa Shoten). He also appeared in a special feature on breathing on NHK's "Asaichi." Reference (24) COOP Mutual Aid, Professor Emeritus of Osaka University, December 2018 Column https: / / kyosai.univcoop.or.jp / useful / column / col1812.html Training to switch from mouth breathing to nose breathing Recently, I can't keep up with people who "breathe through their mouths." I notice a lot of people "breathing through their mouths" on my way to work. This is because it is especially common among young people. omission As mentioned previously, humans are the only animal species that breathe through their mouths, and are the only species that experience the health disadvantages of mouth breathing. You probably don't hear about cats or dogs catching colds in the winter. The nasal cavity, from the nose to the throat, is the passageway through which outside air is drawn into the lungs. It is covered with mucous membrane cells with numerous cilia, which warm and humidify the air passing through. These cilia trap and trap small particles, chemicals, bacteria, and viruses, preventing them from reaching the throat, bronchi, and lungs. The throat is home to immune systems (tonsils and adenoids) that deal with any bacteria or viruses that may have slipped through. Mouth breathing is a significant difference, as outside air directly contacts the throat. In other words, the nasal cavity acts as a super-high-performance mask, retaining heat and moisture. When breathing through the mouth, the immune system in the throat is exposed to air at a temperature roughly the same as the outside air. In winter, temperatures below 10°C can be quite high. When this cold air cools the throat's immune system, its natural immunity is compromised. Mouth breathers, who lack the benefit of our "nasal cavity = super-high-performance mask," are at significantly higher health risks than nose breathers. Furthermore, the nasal cavity plays an important role in mental health. People who normally breathe through their nose may find their noses blocked and start breathing through their mouths during hay fever season. As those who have experienced it will know, during this time of year, your head feels heavy and dull, and you often feel feverish. It also has a significant negative impact on sleep, causing daytime drowsiness and a lack of concentration. This is related to the fact that the back of the nasal cavity is in contact with the base of the skull, which surrounds the brain. As explained above, cold outside air is warmed as it passes through the nasal cavity, but the base of the skull is particularly warm due to brain activity, so air that comes into contact with it is quickly warmed. On the other hand, there are blood vessels at the base of the brain, and the air there cools the blood. This acts like a radiator (cooler) that prevents a car engine from overheating. When you breathe through your mouth, this radiator (cooler) doesn't function, so the brain can't cool down efficiently and doesn't feel refreshed. Here are two easy ways to change from mouth breathing to nose breathing. The first is to address the weakened strength of the muscles that close the mouth (orbicularis oris) in people who habitually breathe through their mouths. An effective method for strengthening the orbicularis oris muscles is the "Ai-u-e-be exercise." The trick is to move your mouth and tongue widely, saying "Ah, e, uh, beh." There's no need to speak out loud. If you do this 30 times a day, your mouth breathing will improve in about a month. At one elementary school that implemented this, the number of children who contracted influenza in the winter decreased by 90%. Omitted below Reference (25) OMRON ol.165 The dangers of mouth breathing in children https: / / www.healthcare.omron.co.jp / resource / column / life / 165.html The nose acts as a humidifier, air purifier, and air conditioner The relationship between mouth breathing and hay fever and sleep apnea syndrome If you have a stuffy nose, not just due to hay fever, you won't be able to breathe through your nose easily unless you treat the underlying condition. In such cases, we recommend wearing a mask to mitigate the negative effects of mouth breathing. Mouth breathing can also be associated with sleep apnea. When breathing through the mouth, the upper airway from the nose to the larynx is more likely to become blocked than when breathing through the nose. Mouth breathing also makes you more likely to snore, which means mouth breathing puts you at a higher risk of developing sleep apnea. Reference (26) PR Times "Deep breathing is bad for your health! Just change to nasal breathing and you'll lose weight and become healthy. The best breathing method practiced by top athletes." October 2017 https: / / prtimes.jp / main / html / rd / p / 000000071.000011466.html Reference (27) Egami Dental Clinic Breathing through your nose makes you beautiful The relationship between breathing and beauty https: / / egami.ne.jp / blogs / knowledge / 2004 / 03 / 20 / 200403 / Correct nasal breathing The first step to nasal breathing is to "close your mouth," even when you're asleep or cold.We recommend that you practice this nasal breathing method twice a day, morning and evening. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and raise your arms in a "V-zai" position. Stretch your spine and neck, tuck your chin, and close your mouth and anus. Raise your upper jaw and lower your lower jaw, leaving your upper and lower teeth slightly open. Close your mouth. Inhale through your nose, suck in your stomach and pull your diaphragm up. Exhale through your nose, relax your stomach, and lower your diaphragm. Keep your mouth closed and clench your teeth lightly. Repeat steps 1 to 5 eight times. Reference (28) Lose Weight and Become Healthy MBS Column July 2019 Which breathing method has the most benefits: mouth breathing or nose breathing? https: / / www.mbs.jp / mbs-column / maetoato / archive / 2019 / 07 / 08 / 017688.shtml Reference (29) Fat burning effect Two ways to make nasal breathing easier https: / / www.runningtabi.com / 2020 / 06 / 03 / %E8%84%82%E8%82%AA%E7%87%83%E7%84%BC%E5%8A%B9%E6%9E%9C-%E9%BC%BB%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E3%81%97%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%81%8F%E3%81%AA%E3%82%8B2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95 / [Means for solving the problem]

[0021] The mask of the present invention has a structure and means for separating the sealing means such as strings for nasal breathing from the sealing means for mouth breathing, and a structure such as a breathing separator that separates the breathing flow inside the mask and nasal breathing from mouth breathing. This allows you to focus on nasal breathing, which prevents excessive breathing heat from building up when exercising while wearing the mask, and frees you from the hassle of removing the mask.

[0022] In order to prevent the spread of droplet-borne infectious diseases, when talking with an unspecified number of people indoors or in crowded places, or when dining out, be conscious of how to use the soft palate, epiglottis, and tongue as described in the references, and stop breathing through your mouth. When speaking in a hurry, get into the habit of breathing through your nose instead of your mouth, or do exercises such as aiube. By doing these, you can think about the statement in reference (24) that "the number of children contracting influenza in elementary schools in winter has decreased by 90%." Changing the old bad habit of working busy and talking fast and breathing in through the mouth may reduce the spread of droplets exhaled from the mouth and may lead to a simple structure and message that prevents inhaling other people's droplets through the mouth.

[0023] When wearing a mask due to concerns about infection prevention and health risks, it is simple and different from negative or passive mask wearing, in that it creates value in wearing a mask in a stylish and positive way, reducing the risk and anxiety of droplet dispersion and inhalation for the wearer and those around them. When wearing a conventional mask, breathing is trapped in the mask too much during exercise, causing body and brain temperature to rise, and people with colds during infectious disease epidemics remove the mask even in places with many people around them and are concerned about droplet dispersion from the mouth when breathing through the mouth, concern about the risk of infection for the wearer of a conventional mask due to not covering the nose, concern about droplet infection for those around, and concern about being looked down upon by others. The structure and means are such that the importance of nasal breathing is widely shared with society, including wearers, eaters, exercisers, those around them, and sports spectators, and can be expected to send an appropriate message to society to reduce infections. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] The breathing flow of a conventional mask that covers both the mouth and nostrils. The size of the mask surface that traps heat. [Figure 2] Drawing of a mask with a breathing barrier (the "3 Cs" mode during an infectious disease outbreak). The area of ​​the mask where heat is trapped is reduced. [Figure 3] When wearing a mask with a breathing separator, the 1C mode allows you to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth depending on the situation, preventing excessive temperature rise inside the mask and in your brain. By making nose breathing a habit, you can prevent large droplets from spreading far away when exhaling through your mouth. When walking outdoors in hot weather, the airflow from your mouth flows down your neck, preventing heat buildup and providing a cooler feeling. The breathing separator has a three-dimensional design that allows air to pass through to a certain extent, and is thicker around the nostrils and lips, creating space around the mouth to reduce contact between the mask and lips and reduce the discomfort caused by contact with the mask during conversation. Furthermore, the breathable multi-layered structure of the breathing separator allows you to continue breathing in through your nostrils, effectively filtering out viruses and pollen. [Figure 4]If an absorbent material is used in the area below the nostrils and separate materials and structures are used to cover nostril breathing and mouth breathing, the breath exhaled through the mouth will evaporate the lower parts of the nostrils, lowering the temperature of the air inhaled through the nostrils and increasing the humidity, which may allow for the breathing of air that is gentle on the body.Furthermore, structures such as those in Figures 2, 3 and 4, which have a breathing separation zone, direct the breath exhaled from the mouth when coughing, sneezing or talking downwards, leaking down to the neck, rather than upwards, which would leak through the gaps in the nasal passages, making it possible to be considerate of those around you and provide a health care topic when worn in a small room. [Figure 5] By connecting a water tank to the mask, it will be possible to breathe comfortably for long periods of time, even when having long conversations with large numbers of people, such as bus or taxi drivers.As discovered by medical researchers at Northwestern University in 2016, it is possible that this could increase the magnitude and speed of reactions to fear and danger prediction. [Figure 6] By connecting the fan and refrigerant device with batteries and electrical wires, it becomes possible to breathe cooler air than in Figures 4 and 5, making it easier to feel the radiator effect on the brain and a sense of freshness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the upper part of the mask (from above the nose to below the nose) is attached to the face using strings on both sides, just like a conventional mask, and by removing one string each on the left and right sides of the lower part of the mask (around the mouth and below the mouth), or by using a breathing divider, focusing on the flow of breath inside the mask and continuing to breathe in through the nose and exhale through the mouth according to the time, place, and occasion, it becomes possible to adjust the temperature inside the mask, and by understanding and practicing breathing techniques such as how to use the soft palate and epiglottis, the hassle of putting on and taking off the mask can be eliminated, and the mask can be tried on and configured in a way that is expected to help change the bad habit of mouth breathing and restore healthy nasal breathing, whether wearing a mask or not.

[0026] By providing an opportunity to think about various social issues such as preventing the spread of infectious diseases and hay fever from a scientific and healthcare perspective, the simple structure sends out messages that inspire hope, such as the possibility of improving the social problem of wearing masks, and makes it possible to widely disseminate and spread the message of the personal health benefits of wearing a mask and breathing properly, as well as rules and etiquette for improving public hygiene in the city. The product message also conveys to society the importance of breathing through the nose rather than the mouth for health, and its inexpensive structure means it can be widely disseminated throughout society, making it possible to send out messages that lead to more smiles in society, especially during times of infectious disease outbreaks such as influenza and when school closures are increasing.

[0027] The applicant for this patent does not consider it to be a serious illness, but rather to fall into the category of lifestyle-related diseases. However, he has noticed that he tends to suffer from bronchial asthma when he continues to talk with an unspecified number of people in the dry air of winter, and that in the past (in 2014, 2015, and at the end of 2019) he collapsed several times while at work when he was too busy with work, which was within the category of lifestyle-related diseases. As he is also a smoker, he underwent an examination around 2015 and was warned of a possible cerebral infarction by a doctor who looked at CT scans and MRI images of his cerebral blood vessels. However, in the spring of 2020, he became concerned about the discomfort in his face and the rise in brain temperature when he went for a walk wearing a mask, and after trying out various breathing techniques and mask shapes, he experienced the health benefits mentioned above, and what seemed to be an awakening of his sense of smell and brain. Therefore, it is conceivable that he could send out a message that will bring smiles to the faces of people today who are busy with work every day and prone to lifestyle-related diseases.

[0028] All materials are compatible, including nonwoven fabric, urethane sponge, cotton, silk, and plastic. However, there are differences in the means, shape, and form between thicker materials like urethane sponge and cotton masks and thinner materials like nonwoven fabric. The important thing is that all materials are designed to cover the upper and lower parts separately, rather than just covering the nostrils and mouth. Since they conceal the mouth even in public, they reduce the risk of droplets from respiratory movements that can spread, such as aiube exercises or humming. They are less visible to others, easier to perform, improve quality of life, and lead to smiles. The creator of this idea also experimented by filming himself thinking and communicating in English while wearing a mask while taking a walk, and felt that his English conversation skills had improved slightly. References (30) Hamilton Canadian Press May 2020 https: / / www.cbc.ca / news / canada / hamilton / heat-covid-masks-1.5586327 Experts say high temperatures and humidity can be a problem when wearing masks outdoors (Planning to implement the invention and spread it widely throughout the world)

[0029] Reference (17) Ariana Grande's Thank U Next! As seen in (29) Lifestyle: Where to buy the stylish face masks worn by celebrities, including the floral masks favored by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, February 2021, aesthetic appeal and style are likely key factors in gaining widespread consumer acceptance. One target for this invention is custom-made haute couture masks designed to be as stylish as those favored by global celebrities, such as those listed below, or to be worn at bridal weddings or home parties during infectious disease outbreaks like the flu. Reference (29) People https: / / people.com / lifestyle / celebrities-wearing-face-masks-where-to-shop /

[0030] The originator of the idea reached out to several fashion universities and vocational schools in Tokyo, including Bunka Fashion College in Yoyogi, to hold a design competition for the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for the summer of 2021. They also reached out to struggling students who were unable to work part-time at restaurants due to the state of emergency declared during the COVID-19 pandemic, recruited world-famous fashion designers and other judges, and received personal approval from the department head in charge due to the need to establish an emergency production system for Made in Tokyo, Japan. However, as it also seemed like the department head's approval was merely personal, they would like to request examination of this patent application in order to connect it to full-scale industry-government-academia collaboration. Reference (31) 300 sewing machines in the basement of Bunka Fashion College (filmed around summer 2021) https: / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=ejUuCNINjTw Reference (32) A conversation between Junko Koshino, a senior at Bunka Fashion College, and current Bunka Fashion College staff (100th anniversary special project) https: / / www.youtube.com / @bfcstaff / videos Reference (33) https: / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=3-lxSVFrWgE&t=3s Reference (34) (Bunka Fashion College Graduate) Director of AKIMOTO INC., Tsuyoshi Akimoto of YOKE PR https: / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=SYyCSWMZKoA Reference (35) (Bunka Fashion College Graduate) Close-up on PAMEO POSE Designer PELI https: / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=8TO0yJojN8I&t=571s Reference (36) Why Bunka Fashion College was ranked 2nd among the world's top fashion schools http: / / www.tokyofashiondiaries.com / bunka-fashion-college-in-tokyo / Reference (37) New York MET Gala September 15, 2021 https: / / style.nine.com.au / latest / met-gala-2021-red-carpet-outfits-celebrities-wearing-face-masks-fashion / 1d5c7af0-78c6-41a5-80f1-ce094fb776ab Reference (38) VOGUE Naomi Osaka's Met Gala https: / / www.vogue.com / article / naomi-osaka-louis-vuitton-met-gala-look (A conventional mask that covers both the mouth and nostrils with the same means) Conventional masks (masks that cover both the mouth and nose with the same method) without nose wires have been reported to cause breathing leakage through the gap between the nose and the mask. The following is a report from a few years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we will write it with the future in mind, taking into account the influenza and other epidemics that seem to occur every year. Asahi Shimbun: Masks have a 100% "leakage rate" - viruses enter through gaps Reference (39) https: / / www.asahi.com / articles / ASN7430PVN72UBQU00B.html#:~:text=%E3%81%A9%E3%81%93%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A7%E9%98%B2%E3%81%92%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B%E3%80%82-,%E8%81%96%E8%B7%AF% E5%8A%A0%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%A7%E8%A5%BF%E4%B8%80%E6%88%9 0%E5%87%86,%E7%B4%8450%25%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A7%E4%B8%8B%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E3%80%82 Washington Post: Comparing double masks and fitted masks Reference (40) https: / / www.washingtonpost.com / health / 2021 / 02 / 10 / cdc-double-masks-covid / US Media WUSA How to properly wear face masks to prevent coronavirus spread Reference (41) https: / / www.wusa9.com / article / news / health / coronavirus / how-to-wear-a-face-mask-correctly / 507-72a40fd4-6f9b-47f9-90a0-8d81d9f59e74 Santa Monica College YouTube Short: Covid / Safety Protocols for SMC Student Athletes Posted on April 7, 2022 Reference (42) https: / / www.youtube.com / shorts / ni1BrmPmXEE First, you do not have to wear a mask while participating in a game. Second, all students and staff must wear a well-fitted mask.

[0031] Figure 1 TIFF2025135237000002.tif8663TIFF2025135237000003.tif8663TIFF2025135237000004.tif8663TIFF2025135237000005.tif8663TIFF2025135237000006.tif8663Gaps can be reduced by taking the time to wear the mask, such as by bending the nose wire into a W shape along the nasal passage. Conventional masks with nose wires are considered suitable for wearing in indoor settings where the three Cs and two Cs are present, such as on crowded trains during commutes, in order to reduce the risk of infection. However, when wearing the same mask while walking outdoors or in hot weather such as spring, summer, or fall, there are times when you have to remove it due to concerns about heatstroke or discomfort. It has been reported that the hassle of putting the mask back on often leads to people leaving large gaps. Reference (43) TIFF2025135237000007.tif8663 (Explanation) Why is Japan the number one country in the world in terms of infections despite wearing masks? https: / / www.mbs.jp / news / feature / kansai / article / 2022 / 08 / 090304.shtml Gaps are likely to form on both sides of the mask, leading to reports of air leakage. Breathing from both the nose and mouth heats the entire area around the mouth (the three circles) inside the mask, raising concerns about excessive temperature and humidity around the mouth, stickiness due to sweat, breakouts, and makeup smearing. Therefore, even during the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza, it is natural that some people will remove their masks and talk in crowded places. This may be one of the reasons for the increase in school closures due to influenza in 2024. Reference (44) Over 100 school closures due to influenza and other illnesses! How to prepare https: / / makikot-chuo.com / 2024 / 02 / 13 / flutasukete / Reference (45) NIISD National Institute of Infectious Diseases IDWR 2024 No. 1 Notable Infectious Diseases Influenza https: / / www.niid.go.jp / niid / ja / flu-m / flu-idwrc / 12477-idwrc-2401.html Figure 2. Mask (with breathing barrier) Indoor (3Cs, 2Cs) mode 1. Strings at the top of the mask (attach to the end of the strings) 2. Strings at the bottom of the mask (attach the orange strings behind the strings) 3. The four string stoppers on the left and right make it easy to fit various face shapes and can be worn at your preferred tension. 4. Nose fitter (If you bend it into a W shape to fit the shape of your nose, it will be easier to maintain a tight seal as long as you don't move 1.) 5. There is a nasal breathing separator strap at the bottom of the nostrils, and since the mask is worn with two straps on each side rather than one on each side, there is less chance of breathing leaking when wearing the mask. 6. Wearing two strings at a time can help prevent the mask from slipping and leaving your nose exposed. 7. The three-dimensional structure of the breathing separator creates space around the mouth, leaving a gap between the lips and the mask for easier conversation, and is expected to reduce the risk of inhaling droplets or pollen from others by continuously breathing in air that has passed through the breathable breathing separator through the nostrils.One example of the shape and construction of the breathing separator is to roll a triangular or square piece of breathable fabric into a diamond shape, making the center (under the nostrils) wider and the left and right (the parts that touch the cheeks) thinner, thereby reducing the gap. Figure 3 (Mask for indoor and outdoor use) (1C and 0C modes) When wearing a conventional mask is difficult due to concerns about heatstroke or discomfort during walks, outdoor sports events, or summer festivals from spring to autumn, simply remove the lower string (orange string circle 2 in Figure 2) to transform it into a mask with the same functionality as a conventional nose mask. String circle 2 can be easily stored by attaching a button or pocket to the underside of the lower part of the mask. Breath exhaled through the nostrils does not heat the area around the mouth (lower part of the mask) and is more likely to pass through the mask fibers and escape to the outside. This prevents excessive respiratory heat from building up in the lower part of the mask (lower part of the mouth), potentially preventing problems caused by overheating of the entire face. The breathing separator limits nasal breathing to the upper part of the mask, effectively preventing abnormal increases in facial temperature. As long as you continue to breathe through your nose, there is little risk of large droplets being expelled due to coughing. This is only possible for those who have mastered nose breathing, but by exhaling forcefully through the nose, the breathing separator can be opened by wind, allowing the breath to flow to the bottom of the mask, helping to regulate the temperature of the mask. Also, when outdoors and there are few people around, taking into consideration the time, place, and occasion, breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth can significantly prevent discomfort from wearing a mask and the rise in temperature of the face and brain. Please refer to a separate reference for details on how nose breathing is appropriate during times of infectious disease epidemics and is a healthy breathing method. Reference (46) The right way to breathe during the coronavirus pandemic Professor Louis J. Ignarro, Department of Molecular Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, UCLA University Reference (47) Daikyo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Healthy Memo, Nasal Breathing, Hay Fever Figure 4: An example of a mask structure using absorbent material at the bottom Continuing to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth increases the nasal breathing radiator effect, preventing the temperature of the face and brain inside the mask from rising. However, by using absorbent material for the bottom of the mask and continuing to exhale through the mouth, the moisture in the wet bottom of the mask evaporates, resulting in continued inhalation of cooled air through the nostrils due to the evaporative heat, which is expected to increase the brain's radiator effect. By continuing to breathe air with a moderate temperature drop and increased humidity, you can enjoy comfortable breathing similar to forest bathing, and by adding a small amount of herbal essential oil to the absorbent mask, you can expect the same pleasant feeling as forest bathing, the refreshing feeling of herbs, and the aromatic effects. The breathing separator is a breathable, three-dimensional design that is thicker below the nostrils and prevents the mask from slipping when breathing in through the nose. For example, rolling a thick triangular or rectangular piece of cloth or nonwoven fabric into a diamond shape increases the thickness in the center, creating space around the mouth. The upper part of the mask is made of normal material, and is covered with a wet, absorbent material, so the temperature drops due to evaporative cooling at the bottom of the mask, allowing the humid air to be efficiently inhaled through the nostrils. Figure 5. An example of a mask connected to a water tank Regardless of whether or not a respiratory divider is present, attaching a water tank to a mask increases the humidity of the air being inhaled, allowing for longer periods of breathing that is gentle on the body as oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the bronchi and into the alveoli. The water tank can be attached to the mask with a hook or hook-and-loop fastener, or it can be designed to be held in the mouth. In this case, the humidifying effect is achieved whether the upper and lower sections of the mask are separate or not. However, if the lower section of the mask is connected to a separate absorbent material, the air cooled by evaporative cooling can be continuously inhaled, potentially providing a prolonged brain radiator effect through nasal breathing. Even if not connected to the mask, the water tank can be added orally and evaporates within the mask, allowing for gentle humidified air to be inhaled even in dry conditions such as air conditioning. Lightly holding the water tank between the mouth and lips naturally prevents mouth breathing and may also help train the use of facial muscles to smile. A mask on the outside of the water tank can help hide the water tank. Figure 6: A structure in which a battery and electrical wires are connected and the mask is cooled by a fan or refrigerant device. By attaching a fan or refrigerant device to the mask or a water tank, or by connecting a small ultrasonic humidifier, it becomes possible to use electricity to cool the air inside the mask even more by connecting it to a battery or electric wire as shown in the drawing.Even in weather conditions where heatstroke is a concern, such as at an outdoor summer festival in the middle of summer, breathing cooler air than usual can have a radiator effect on the brain, and this is thought to increase the feeling of refreshment for a long period of time. Other examples of mask patterns, designs, and breathing barrier shapes When machine-sewn, as described separately, it creates a three-dimensional structure. The inverted triangular shape offers a beautiful appearance, a refreshing feeling, a slimming effect, and motivation to wear. The breathing barrier reduces the risk of inhaling droplets from others by continuously breathing through the nose, providing a sense of security. The fabric in front of the mouth acts as a barrier against large droplets, reducing the risk of droplets being transmitted to others. The nose wire and breathing barrier direct droplets downward rather than upward, reducing the risk of droplets being transmitted to others. Continuous nose breathing reduces droplet transmission compared to mouth breathing. Coughing, which produces large droplets, often occurs when breathing through the mouth and inhaling foreign objects; the likelihood of coughing is significantly reduced by continuously breathing through the nose. This mask's cool design is perfect for summer. The three-dimensional breathing separator is made by rolling up triangular or rectangular breathable cloth or nonwoven fabric, which makes the center of the breathing separator thicker and leaves more space around the mouth, making it easier for the mask to come into contact with the nostrils and stay in place, preventing the mask from slipping and less interfering with the movement of the lips and tongue required for conversation. This makes it easier to talk compared to conventional masks where the cloth comes into contact with the lips, and by breathing through the nose, which allows air that has passed through the breathable breathing separator to be continuously inhaled through the nostrils, it is expected that the risk of inhaling droplets or pollen from others will be reduced. The appearance is similar to the handmade mask below, but there is a breathing barrier inside (the blue line in the drawing), and as explained above, it is designed to encourage nasal breathing. Reference DIY Breathable Face Mask Nr.1 ​​Summer Face Mask Figure The shape of the swallowtail butterfly, which represents mutation → transformation → transformative (innovation), is visually novel and beautiful. It is expected to motivate people to try wearing it at costume parties, etc., and the breathing barrier is expected to reduce the risk of droplets spreading to others. It gives a sense of security, and since droplets fall downward rather than upward, it is expected that droplets will not spread far. As long as you breathe through your nose, the risk of droplets spreading is significantly lower than breathing through your mouth, and the risk of large droplets is reduced because it is less likely to cause coughing when breathing in through the mouth. (I also took videos of myself walking around with a mask on, such as the one below.) Tokyo Metro in spring 2021, next to Toranomon Hills, Yoyogi Park on Greenery Day (national holiday) in May, the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, June vaccine, July Metro, Tokyo American Club, Moderna vaccine, after a successful presentation, Niomon Gate in Shiba Park, behind Shinjuku Gyoen, Mr. McGuire, Tokyo Startup Station, the pocket park next to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, I also have some videos I took recently, which I am thinking of posting at a later date. Reference (48) Plague doctor mask Wikipedia https: / / ja.wikipedia.org / wiki / %E3%83%9A%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E5%8C%BB%E5%B8%AB Reference (49) Nausicaa Mask World Mask Encyclopedia https: / / cacica50.blogspot.com / 2020 / 05 / blog-post.html

[0032] Conventional masks have one string on each side, which covers both the nostrils and mouth, preventing breathing. This means that when wearing a mask, such as when walking on warm days from spring to autumn or watching sports, the temperature of the face and brain rises, causing discomfort and concerns about heatstroke. In addition, the hassle of repeatedly putting the mask on and taking it off means that wearing a mask in hot places or when walking outside is far from being a mask that leads to a smile. Also, during seasons when allergic rhinitis such as hay fever is prevalent, wearing a mask has the advantage of preventing hay fever, but it also seems that there are major advantages and some disadvantages to covering the nostrils and mouth with a single string. This mask allows you to experience, learn, and verify the health benefits of nasal breathing, such as by putting on the upper and lower parts of the mask using different methods, covering the nostrils and mouth using different methods, shapes, or materials, separating the flow of nasal and mouth breathing inside the mask, or by using a breathing separator or other method to separate the flow of nasal and mouth breathing inside the mask while using a water-absorbent material at the bottom of the mask to allow breathing while it is moistened, or by continuously breathing in and out through the nose and mouth depending on the situation, or by connecting a fan, refrigerant device, or small ultrasonic humidifier with batteries or electrical wires to prevent the temperature inside the mask from rising and encouraging nasal breathing by inhaling healthy air through the nose, which gives the wearer a refreshing feeling, and by inhaling and exhaling humid air, it is possible to prevent the activation of viruses that are sensitive to humidity and reduce the risk of droplets, and by enjoying nasal breathing with the mask on, and enjoying the scent of trees and flowers that changes with the seasons and environment when walking outside, it has the potential to prevent hay fever, healthy immune function, and immune overreaction.

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1. Unlike conventional masks that are attached to the face with one string each on the left and right, in other words, masks that are worn covering both the nostrils and mouth with a single band, this mask features a structure that separates the way nostril breathing and mouth breathing are covered using different means, shapes, and materials. For example, the mask has an upper string 1, a lower string 2, and four string stoppers on the left and right, and the upper string 1 and the lower string 2 can be worn at the desired tension. It also has a nose fitter that maintains a tight seal as long as the upper string 1 is not moved when worn by bending it into a W shape to fit the shape of the nose groove. There is also a nasal breathing separator band on the upper string 1 below the nostrils, and the mask is worn with the upper string 1 and the lower string 2, so there is a low rate of breath leakage when wearing the mask, and the wearing of the upper string 1 and the lower string 2 prevents the mask from slipping or causing unsightly wear such as a nose-out mask.

2. The mask with a breathing separator band having the strings 1 at the top of the mask and the strings 2 at the bottom of the mask can also be used in a mask structure that covers both the nostrils and the mouth with one band, and by focusing on the flow of breath inside the mask and separating the nostril breathing and the mouth breathing with different means, shapes, and materials, or by providing a breathing separator band between the nostrils and the mouth holes in the mask, when walking while wearing the mask and feeling uncomfortable due to the rise in temperature of the face or inside the mask, by continuing to breathe in through the nose and exhale through the mouth, the temperature rise inside the mask can be suppressed, and when there is a concern that the heat from breathing will be trapped in the mask and cause an excessive rise in temperature of the face, brain, etc., discomfort can be reduced with a simple action and temperature adjustment can be made. The mask structure with a breathing separator band according to claim 1, characterized in that the refreshing feeling of continuing to breathe in through the nose encourages nasal breathing and prevents habituation to nasal breathing and inappropriate mouth breathing.

3. The mask uses absorbent material in the area below the mouth hole and other areas that come into contact with the flow of breath. By continuously exhaling through the mouth and inhaling through the nose, the evaporative heat of the moistened absorbent material lowers the temperature and increases the humidity. By continuously inhaling body-friendly air through the nose, the wearer experiences the comfort of nasal breathing, aiming for greater happiness through the 20,000 breaths per day. From the perspectives of ergonomics, gamification, motivation, etc., this mask structure aims to encourage and make nasal breathing a habit. The mask structure, which covers the breathing separator and the lower part of the mask (mouth hole) separately from the upper part of the mask (nostrils), as claimed in claims 1, 2, and 3, takes into consideration the risk of droplets being released to others breathing the same air as the wearer when driving in a narrow car, as exhaled breath is expelled downward rather than upward through the nasal passages, and can also provide topics related to health care and science.

4. This training mask and breathing method has a mask structure that eliminates gaps in the mask that prevent breathing through the mouth, but leaves gaps that allow breathing to be exhaled through the mouth. It is designed to help wearers who sometimes breathe through their mouths when wearing a mask to learn the breathing habit of breathing through the nose instead of the mouth, as well as breathing techniques and ways to breathe while talking. It is a mask structure that aims to improve the breathing habit of breathing through the mouth when an unspecified number of people continue talking in an enclosed space, which makes people more likely to cough, and to make people aware of and learn the radiator effect of nasal breathing on the brain, with the aim of improving individual health and public health in the city.

5. The mask can be connected to a water supply device so that it can be moistened appropriately and allow the wearer to breathe body-friendly air for a long period of time. This allows the wearer, who may be driving a car or otherwise conversing with an unspecified number of people in a closed space, to continue breathing body-friendly air for a long period of time even in dry air such as air conditioning, and has the potential to reduce the risk of droplets from exhaled breath. This mask structure allows the wearer to experience the importance of breathing through the nose and with appropriate humidity, and to try, learn, and verify whether nasal breathing has a radiator effect and a positive impact on the wearer's ability to detect danger and fear when driving safely.

6. The mask has a battery and electrical wires connected to it, and has a fan and air conditioning function that cools the air inhaled through the nose to a moderate temperature.

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