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by ReverseBall
Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My experience with mouth taping and related solutions, and further advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4916

Re: My experience with mouth taping and related solutions, and further advice

I am very interested in the scunci method now given all the responses - bought some headbands ... cvs) and the knightsbridge + loopy style chin strap yesterday. I don't think there was any mouth ... the lower portion then around the back of my neck. i didn't cut ear holes as jay did because apparently ...
by onward60
Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: chin strap
Replies: 6
Views: 578

Re: chin strap

... is an example of the one I use. You can find them much cheaper on Amazon and probably your local pharmacy. https://www.amazon.com/Caldera-Releaf®-Neck-Rest-Regular/dp/B0027CU1PS That's very interesting. I wonder, will it work for me if I sleep flat on my back? That is the only position my joints ...
by Jlfinkels
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: chin strap
Replies: 6
Views: 578

Re: chin strap

Have you considered a soft cervical collar instead? Many of us use them instead of a chinstrap.

Here is an example of the one I use. You can find them much cheaper on Amazon and probably your local pharmacy.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldera-Releaf®- ... B0027CU1PS
by MiriNeedsANap
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for mask that doesn't touch bottom of nose
Replies: 4
Views: 242

Looking for mask that doesn't touch bottom of nose

... Mask slides up and pushes on bottom of nose. No matter how I position it, the mask slides up ... nasal mask. Preferably one that has a forehead strap since that might take care of the issue I ... also put a lot of strain on the nape of my neck, which I was already prone to headaches from ...
by Chuck Connors
Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Veterans Administration email sent 09/26/22 RE: Phillips mask recall, FYI.
Replies: 1
Views: 295

Veterans Administration email sent 09/26/22 RE: Phillips mask recall, FYI.

... devices (CPAP or Bilevel PAP). If you do not use a Philips Respironics mask with magnetic ... the magnets can be removed, and the Velcro strap will fit through the empty magnet space. You ... and valves placed in upper limbs, torso, neck, or head • Cerebral spinal fluid shunts (such ...
by ChicagoGranny
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: Full Face Mask Suggestions

If you go with nasal pillows like the p 10 you will need either a chin strap or neck pillow that fits under the chin. You need to qualify this in the same statement rather ...
by StVSleepTech
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask Suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: Full Face Mask Suggestions

... like the p 10 you will need either a chin strap or neck pillow that fits under the chin. The reason being if ... Simplest Full face work fairly well with a beard but not if you have a narrow or low to nonexistent nose bridge. ...
by robysue1
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with Husband's Therapy.
Replies: 15
Views: 750

Re: Need help with Husband's Therapy.

... me and has been happy with his therapy. But now that he has retired I notice that he falls asleep ... He has lots of leaks too. He uses a chin strap, but it does not appear to be working very well. Hopefully, I can talk him into using a neck brace and/or taping his lips. His leak lines ...
by Deborah K.
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with Husband's Therapy.
Replies: 15
Views: 750

Need help with Husband's Therapy.

... that can improve these? He has lots of leaks too. He uses a chin strap, but it does not appear to be working very well. Hopefully, I can talk him into using a neck brace and/or taping his lips. P.S. His machine is new, sent to us directly from Philips, ...
by Brad S
Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie: Leaking Mask & Dry Mouth
Replies: 8
Views: 718

Re: Newbie: Leaking Mask & Dry Mouth

Update. I purchased a cheap strap from Amazon and it not only keeps my mouth shut, but my mask has miraculously ... 95% better! Try a foam cervical collar to help prevent jaw drop. It also keeps the neck/spine in the proper position for airway patency. Quit tightening the mask so hard! ...
by mint0101
Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I LEVELED UP - tried using a cervical collar for the first time
Replies: 3
Views: 365

I LEVELED UP - tried using a cervical collar for the first time

... to switch to nasal pillows. I tried a few years ago with a few chinstraps that didn't do anything...and gave up and stuck with Liberty. But ... I felt like I woke up from a coma. The cervical collar did give me some neck pain, but nothing unbearable. (I got the special size that was 4" high ...
by Kiralynx
Tue Jul 26, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Alternative to chin strap for mouth breathing?
Replies: 12
Views: 3439

Re: Alternative to chin strap for mouth breathing?

... certain amount of claustrophobia, neither a cervical collar nor a chin strap worked for me. Besides, too dang HOT here in New Orleans. So I took ... hole, and then wrapped the foam in wicking fabric. Strap goes around my neck and holds the cylinder under my chin. I sleep with my head tucked a ...
by csmlet
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Alternative to chin strap for mouth breathing?
Replies: 12
Views: 3439

Re: Alternative to chin strap for mouth breathing?

... but then flop from side to side during the night and never wake up with a dry mouth. Get the one that is adjustable and make sure it will fit your neck, as with most everything all necks are not created the same, some or longer than others.
by SJ-Paddler
Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamwear Stretch or Loosen for you?
Replies: 7
Views: 322

Dreamwear Stretch or Loosen for you?

... Nasal Pillows mask for a couple months now. It seems lately every 3 days or so I have to tighten the straps slightly as they loosen up. I don't think the silicone is changing but the strap (the lower neck strap with the plastic sides, not the original all ...
by jlsmithseven
Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accuracy of OSCAR Data and RESMED Data
Replies: 31
Views: 1718

Re: Accuracy of OSCAR Data and RESMED Data

... using. My apnea is pretty mild at 11.0 and I think if I can reduce my neck size I can get much better sleep. When I used those nasal strips alone, they helped me so much. What if I just used nasal strips and a chin strap would that be enough!