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140 getting from the air into the throat and stomach; it also prevents a growth in the back of the throat called "adenoids," which are apt to stop the breathing power of the nostrils, and also to cause deafness.

For a Scout nose-breathing is also specially useful.

Indian cradle: the mouth bandage to induce nose breathing

By keeping the mouth shut you prevent yourself from getting thirsty when you are doing hard work. And also at night, if you are in the habit of breathing through the nose, it prevents snoring. Therefore practise keeping your mouth shut and breathing through your nose.

Ears

A Scout must be able to hear well. Generally the ears are very delicate, and once damaged are apt to