Links to: Mouth leaks - Air Leaks - Tape - DIY Guard

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:40 pm

Oct 31 2009 subject: Anyone ever throw up with tape on? ozij provides quotes and a link to an actual study conducted with tape over the mouth to control mouth air leaks in cpap patients not using Full Face masks.
viewtopic.php?p=415838#p415838

Direct link to that study:
http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/ ... /14/6/1251

May 20, 2008 subject: If you're worried by mouth taping - read this: ozij poses an interesting question about why tape to prevent mouthbreathing is an "official no no", compared to using an FDA approved Oracle oral mask with its included noseplugs.
viewtopic.php?p=267869

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These next two very long topics were on two different message boards. Even though it was same subject, the many pages of responses were different.

Sep 15, 2005 subject: Time for the big Tape Arguement Join In on the ASAA board
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=942

Sep 15 2005 subject: Time for the big Tape Arguement Join In on the TalkAboutSleep board
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... hp?t=12723

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This link is to a long discussion about frequenseeker's "DIY" (Do It Yourself) mouthguard:

Topic started by frequenseeker Dec 01 2004 subject: mouth leak solution, cheap DIY oral appliance
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=4750

Picture of snork1's creation:
viewtopic.php?t=3265

Pictures of a one piece design by freelans:
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... 71242#7124

Step-by-step mouth-taping method explained by rooster:
Jun 02, 2006 subject: Just One Man's Very Successful Mouth Taping Procedure 6/2/06 rooster's "how-to" guide.
viewtopic.php?t=9653

Using Poligrip strips:
May 03, 2006 subject: dental cream/fixadent on mouth works better than tape for me
viewtopic.php?t=8944

Mar 24, 2007 subject: Poli grip
viewtopic.php?t=18475

Apr 24, 2007 subject: help with keeping mouth closed
viewtopic.php?t=19429

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Links to many more topics about mouth air leaks and the creative ways people deal with them:

Dec 04, 2011 subject: Is taping you mouth shut dangerous?
topic started by SleepingBearDoNtWake
viewtopic.php?p=660679#p660679

Dec 03, 2011 subject: Any Tape sucesses?
topic started by Riverlea
viewtopic.php?p=660562#p660562

Oct 27, 2011 subject: Taping
topic started by ccu nurse
viewtopic.php?p=650391#p650391

May 22, 2011 subject: Is it safe to tape mouth to prevent mouth leaks?
topic started by beylow
viewtopic.php?p=600166#p600166

March 4, 2011 subject: Mouth taped, cheeks puff, how do I stop that?
topic started by Bright Choice
viewtopic.php?p=573379#p573379

March 1, 2011 subject: Taping Mouth Shut Question
topic started by lucynethel1998
viewtopic.php?p=572227#p572227

July 19, 2010 subject: taping & chin strap, but still puffing headband or ACE bandage suggestions
topic started by jnmv1969
viewtopic.php?p=500747#p500747

Mar 25, 2010 subject: I figured out a way to keep my mouth shut! chipbug's "bean pillow"
topic started by chipbug
viewtopic.php?p=465588#p465588

Mar 10, 2010 subject: new with cpap... Air accumulating inside mouth ... why ??
topic started by danyg
viewtopic.php?p=463704#p463704

Oct 04, 2009 subject: Mouth-breather Catch-22. Am I screwed? Kiralynx's "brandy keg"
topic started by klutzo
viewtopic.php?p=408627#p408627

Nov 03, 2008 subject: What should I do next???
topic started by looking4zzzz
viewtopic.php?t=35976

Sep 07, 2008 subject: Mouth breathing
topic started by guest - Durwardspencer
viewtopic.php?t=34595

Jul 21, 2008 subject: Mouth-taping success!
topic started by rubberchimp
viewtopic.php?t=33284

Jun 15, 2008 subject: Taping and air?
topic started by bap40
viewtopic.php?t=32018

May 17, 2008 subject: sleeping with mouth open... quick fix?
topic started by guest - mamamia
viewtopic.php?t=31228

Apr 05, 2008 subject: Tried taping my mouth, and learned something!!!!
topic started by sootired2
viewtopic.php?t=29877

Mar 26, 2008 subject: Anyone with experience using Oracle mouthpiece?
topic started by debgil
viewtopic.php?t=29606

Feb 12, 2008 subject: mouthtaping success
topic started by Eleena
viewtopic.php?t=28470

Feb 03, 2008 subject: Taping questions
topic started by grumpygirl
viewtopic.php?t=28229

Dec 06, 2007 subject: Tape worked great!
Country4ever
viewtopic.php?t=26526

Nov 09, 2007 subject: A workable alternative to mouth taping!
topic started by RosemaryB
viewtopic.php?t=25851

Nov 05, 2007 subject: My girlfriend caught me...
Flying_Norseman
viewtopic.php?t=25698

Jul 21, 2007 subject: Rested Gal's Pantyhose
topic started by OwlCreekObserver
viewtopic.php?t=22369

Oct 03, 2007 subject: Vent Free to stop Mouth Leaks
topic started by socknitster
viewtopic.php?t=24736

Aug 10, 2007 subject: Can't get polident strips to work - help?
topic started by echo
viewtopic.php?t=23112

Aug 06, 2007 subject: Mouth Tapers - 3M Transpore
topic started by Babette
viewtopic.php?t=22985

May 17, 2007 subject: Newbie with a hint
topic started by momadams
viewtopic.php?t=20064

Apr 24, 2007 subject: help with keeping mouth closed
topic started by TiredMommy
viewtopic.php?t=19429

Apr 11, 2007 subject: Night 2 with Taping - 5 Hours in only woke up once!
topic started by brackstone
viewtopic.php?t=19027

Apr 10, 2007 subject: Cock a Doodle Doo!
topic started by brackstone
viewtopic.php?t=18988

Mar 25, 2007 subject: Taping Mouth and rebreathing CO2?
topic started by sleepytom
viewtopic.php?t=18498

Mar 24, 2007 subject: Poli grip
topic started by onecoknower
viewtopic.php?t=18475

Mar 22, 2007 subject: Tonight I tape
topic started by brackstone
viewtopic.php?t=18431

Mar 20, 2007 subject: Loose Lips Sink Ships
topic started by sybert1ger
viewtopic.php?t=18373

Mar 13, 2007 subject: Is mouth taping safe?
topic started by Guest also posted as (TLD)
viewtopic.php?t=18177

Mar 11, 2007 subject: another mouth taping question
Guest also posted as (betty303)
viewtopic.php?t=18120

Mar 03, 2007 subject: Mouth Taping
topic started by RestlessRoper
viewtopic.php?t=17878

Oct 01, 2006 subject: Mouth Taping--Consequences?
topic started by birdshell
viewtopic.php?t=13987

Aug 29, 2006 subject: Dermiform Tape Substitutes
topic started by jeepdoctor
viewtopic.php?t=12868

Jul 02, 2006 subject: Mouth Breathing Solutions?
topic started by OwlCreekObserver
viewtopic.php?t=10738

May 24, 2006 subject: NoseBreathe
topic started by Ellen
viewtopic.php?t=9427

May 22, 2006 subject: what to use to tape mouth shut
topic started by nate124
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=4545

May 15, 2006 subject: Best Nights Sleep for Years
reply by Linda3032
viewtopic.php?t=9214

Apr 29, 2006 subject: nose breathe dental appliance
topic started by Ellen
viewtopic.php?t=8870

May 03, 2006 subject: dental cream/fixadent on mouth works better than tape for me
topic started by woozle
viewtopic.php?t=8944

Mar 25, 2006 subject: Mouth taping
topic started by sleepyred
viewtopic.php?t=8010

Mar 22, 2006 subject: Just one man's very successful mouth taping procedure
topic started by roster
viewtopic.php?t=7952

Mar 13, 2006 subject: boil and bite
topic started by rosedec21
viewtopic.php?t=7701

Mar 11, 2006 subject: Mouth tape/ResMed Mirage Activa II Nasal Mask? Help!
topic started by roster
viewtopic.php?t=7668

Feb 24, 2006 subject: Learning to Keep Mouth Closed
topic started by NightHawkeye
viewtopic.php?t=7306

Feb 23, 2006 subject: No lips left
topic started by idahogal
viewtopic.php?t=7290

Jan 27, 2006 subject: REM vs Deep Sleep and Tape Questions
topic started by HisServ
viewtopic.php?t=6750

Jan 07, 2006 subject: Mouthguards and Mouth Breathing
topic started by dkeat
viewtopic.php?t=6433

Dec 23, 2005 subject: How do i keep my mouth closed during sleep???
topic started by reducha
viewtopic.php?t=6211

Dec 21, 2005 subject: Cotton mouth and coated tongue, anyone else
topic started by sleepless_in_ny
viewtopic.php?t=6187

Nov 05, 2005 subject: Attention all Tapirs
topic started by dkeat
viewtopic.php?t=5541

Oct 01, 2005 subject: MOUTH TAPING
topic started by elliejose
viewtopic.php?t=4892

Sep 26, 2005 subject: Dry Mouth and Throat
topic started by sokolich
viewtopic.php?t=4811

Aug 31, 2005 Mouth Breathing (again - sigh) (DIY appliance)
topic started by ehusen
viewtopic.php?t=4425

Aug 15, 2005 subject: Dr. Sue is BAAAACK!
topic started by fnorette
viewtopic.php?t=4180

Aug 12, 2005 subject: F u ll face mask users
topic started by Barnaby
viewtopic.php?t=4129

Aug 05, 2005 subject: Chinstraps and mouth leaks
topic started by DrainedDad
viewtopic.php?t=3994

Aug 05, 2005 subject: anyone have any news about Dr Sue?
topic started by kenrose
viewtopic.php?t=4015

Jul 30, 2005 subject: puff lips, flapping lips, mouth leaks full face masks?
topic started by kenrose
viewtopic.php?t=3895

Jul 24, 2005 subject: Review of dental appliance to stop mouth leaks the "NoseBreathe" appliance by Dr. Sue.
topic started by Kermit
viewtopic.php?t=3807

Jul 23, 2005 subject: I got the CPAP and the chinstrap
topic started by Guest
viewtopic.php?t=3801

Jul 22, 2005 subject: lip puffs, tape and tongue guide
topic started by kenrose
viewtopic.php?t=3796

Jul 20, 2005 subject: Today am giving up ...
topic started by dsm
viewtopic.php?t=3769

Jun 15, 2005 subject: Bruxism mouth guard
topic started by snamvar
viewtopic.php?t=3265

Apr 28, 2005 subject: Learn not to mouth-breathe?
topic started by guest
viewtopic.php?t=2628

Mar 26, 2005 subject: Mouth tape..
topic started by day for night
viewtopic.php?t=2049

Mar 20, 2005 subject: New User = New Mouthbreather
topic started by SailorBoy
viewtopic.php?t=1949

Mar 04, 2005 subject: Breathing through mouth a bit with CPAP mask on nose
topic started by guest Smiley
viewtopic.php?t=1707

Feb 18, 2005 subject: Keeping Mouth Shut When Asleep
topic started by mommaw
viewtopic.php?t=1444

Feb 09, 2005 subject: Respironics Chin-strap??
topic started by derek
viewtopic.php?t=1261

Dec 27, 2004 subject: taping mouth shut?
topic started by guest TamraOH
viewtopic.php?t=611

Dec 24, 2004 subject: Just diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea
topic started by lazar
viewtopic.php?t=586

Dec 23, 2005 subject: How do i keep my mouth closed during sleep??
topic started by reducha
viewtopic.php?t=6211

Jan 29 2005 subject: Mouth leaks - need tongue control!
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=5023

Dec 01 2004 subject: mouth leak solution, cheap DIY oral appliance
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=4750

Sep 20 2004 subject: QUESTION FOR MOUTH TAPERS
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3752

Sep 26 2004 subject: snork1-lip strap and mouth things for leaks???
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3797

Aug 31 2004 subject: Puffing out air
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... hp?p=25989

Aug 31 2004 subject: Mouth leak training wheels
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3604

Aug 11 2004 subject: Mouth Leak
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3460

Jul 24 2004 subject: Chin-Up Strips
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3354

Jul 15 2004 subject: mouth dam
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3293

Jul 14 2004 subject: Mouth breathing; need new ideas!
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3286

Jul 11 2004 subject: mouth leak new oral appliance solution, tongue seal
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3322

Jul 08 2004 subject: The search for silicone
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... hp?p=23586

Jul 01 2004 subject: yes, mouth leaks again...a new variation
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... hp?p=23474

Jun 09 2004 subject: Air leak solution, maybe? - nexcare dam
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=3095

May 11 2004 subject: Duct Tape
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=2943

Apr 22 2004 subject: mouth puffing update
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=2850

Apr 01 2004 subject: blows out the mouth help please
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=5336

Jan 09 2004 subject: Chin staps?
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=2222

Jun 10 2003 subject: No more tape! Hairband over mouth works!
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-b ... php?t=1315

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:25 pm

Rested Gal AKA (Also Known As) "THE MISSING LINK finder"

You're still trying to find my mythical "200 tips" aren't you?

Thanks so much RG

TerryB

elliejose · Post by **elliejose** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:28 pm

WHO IS THAT MASKED WOMAN?

It's our real live hero, Rested Gal!!! Hi-Yo Hoseheads away!!

Seriously, thank you once again, for your work and effort in making things easier for the rest of us.

roztom · Post by **roztom** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:16 am

Too bad we can't put those links into the CPAPpopedia.

Any way to do it?

Tom

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:05 am

Someone did a GOOD job of making a DIY tongue guide out of ONE PIECE, without "welding", and had excellent photos and instructions. I am not even sure if it was on this forum or the "other one".

Someone is looking for those instructions and I just can't seem to find the photos.

I made the one piece style myself, and it turned out "good enough" but not good enough to use as an example and I must say the existing instructions, wherever they might be, are darn good.

Can anyone else find THAT particular reference so I can pass it along?
Thanks!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:06 am

snork, I remember seeing those pictures and the instructions for the one piece thingie. Just can't remember where. I think it was on this board. I poked through some of the links and put every word I could think of in Search...haven't come across it yet. If you (or anyone) find it, please let me know. The guy did a beautiful job with the pictures and the step-by-step instructions, as I recall.

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:54 am

I also remember it on this board.

Voila: viewtopic.php?p=58228#58228 it was our dear jcarn, of aura-rubberband fame.

And I found it be searching for front +teeth, limited to the last 6 months.

O.

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:38 am

[quote="ozij"]I also remember it on this board.

Voila: viewtopic.php?p=58228#58228 it was our dear jcarn, of aura-rubberband fame.

And I found it be searching for front +teeth, limited to the last 6 months.

O.

jeepdoctor · Post by **jeepdoctor** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:57 pm

I was using a chin strap because of snoring and mouth breathing. I had it so tight that it left lines on my cheeks. The thought of taping seemed like a really bad idea. I had black dreams of suffocating in my sleep.

Then I tried taping using Dermiform hypoallergenic tape. Worked like a charm. No skin problems. No more snoring and mouth breathing when I roll over onto my back. The Dermiform roll is now gone and J&J has stopped making the tape. What a bummer. I am using a 3M hypoallergenic tape with good success. I think I have located a supplier with Dermiform tape. I will know for sure once the tropical storm aftermath clears Florida.

I have another post which lists the tapes which appear to be equivalent to Dermiform.
viewtopic.php?t=12868&highlight=dermiform

gregwest · Post by **gregwest** » Tue May 29, 2007 5:09 am

I came up with this idea and it works for me.
I had tried to tape my whole mouth shut but that freaked me out.

Now I use two pieces of tape. just tape the corners of your mouth with about 3/4 inch of tape. I place it vertically on each side.
You can still breath in emergency and even talk.

This has stopped air leak and drooling.

jilkurtz · Post by **jilkurtz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:37 pm

Thank you SO much for this list of tips and hints.

I have tried the chin strap and mouth taping, with neither working very well. I read the article on the mouthguard by freelans - the pictures were terrific - and it worked!

I had allowed several hours to make the fitting and instead it only took a few minutes.

I still needed to use a chin strap last night, but I got a solid 8 hours sleep for the first time in DECADES!

Thanks so much to everyone for all the tricks and tips you post here. They are invaluable for a newbie.

drdnorris · Post by **drdnorris** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:05 pm

This is a common problem. I am an affiliate with Sleep Medicine Network and am a dental sleep medicine specialist. Our network has established a protocol for a strapless CPAP interface- and it is covered by Insurance (even out of state) This interface using a Respironics Auto-titratable unit and reduces CPAP pressures by at least half. If anyone is interested call us in Las Vegas @702-202-3700

roster · Post by **roster** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:56 pm

drdnorris wrote:This is a common problem. I am an affiliate with Sleep Medicine Network and am a dental sleep medicine specialist. Our network has established a protocol for a strapless CPAP interface- and it is covered by Insurance (even out of state) This interface using a Respironics Auto-titratable unit and reduces CPAP pressures by at least half. --

Dr. Norris,

Can you tell us some more about the protocol for a strapless CPAP interface? I see from your website, http://www.nevadatmj.com/index.php, that you customize the strapless CPAP Pro mask. The standard CPAP Pro mask is known on this forum and its reputation for success is very poor.

Maybe even more interesting to the forum members is your modification of an Oracle mask (Fisher & Paykel). Your website states, "We have modified it to be worn in the mouth while the patient uses a standard nasal CPAP mask in order to eliminate mouth leak. This is a picture of a patient with the mouthplug in place. The addition of a one way valve that allows the patient to breathe in while using the standard nasal mask."

I believe this would be very interesting to many members here who have mouth leak.

Regards,

Regards,

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:24 pm

This appears to be Dr. Norris' web site showing his strapless CPAP mask:
http://www.nevadatmj.com/treatment.php

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:50 pm

Looks like professional lab-ratting , for sure!

The guy in the top picture on that website definitely needs to visit the "hose hangers" link, doesn't he?

Seriously, I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the modifications.

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