CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by ups4 » Thu May 24, 2018 11:34 am

I haven't tried it, but it seems like it might work well.
That being said, I have a full beard like this guy and have next to nothing as far as leaks go. I get a great seal, however I am using a nasal mask as opposed to the full face mask like he uses. A FFM would allow for more areas to possibly leak.

When I DO notice leaks, it's almost always at the top of the mask not associated with my mustache area.

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by chapa.r » Thu May 24, 2018 11:51 am

I had a full beard but was made to trim it down. Now i have it short. I do have leaks in the lower area. I do have the ffm. I'm going to try this product and report my findings.

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by D.H. » Thu May 24, 2018 1:02 pm

Despite my full beard and mustache, this has never been is issue, at least not for me. I use a nasal mask, so perhaps that makes it easier.

If you find that this is an issue, then by all means, give that product a try.

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by chapa.r » Thu May 24, 2018 2:41 pm

Unfortunately i'm a mouth breather and i have to use a ffm

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by JDS74 » Thu May 24, 2018 5:39 pm

I looked at the video and the material being referenced appears to be a lot like mustache wax.
I'd guess mustache wax would be a lot less expensive.
Even less expensive would be to make your own. Lots of references and YouTube videos on that topic.

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by zonker » Thu May 24, 2018 8:23 pm

chapa.r wrote:
Thu May 24, 2018 2:41 pm
Unfortunately i'm a mouth breather and i have to use a ffm
i don't want to be THAT guy, but i'm a full bearded fellow and a mouth breather, yet successfully use nasal pillows. the trick is to make sure you don't breath through your mouth.

i'm not being a smart aleck, not trying to prove anything. i'm just saying it can be done without screwing with your beard.
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by chapa.r » Fri May 25, 2018 10:52 am

How do you keep your mouth closed all night?


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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by zonker » Fri May 25, 2018 11:14 am

chapa.r wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 10:52 am
How do you keep your mouth closed all night?


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like this-
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&st=0&sk=t&sd ... i#p1086296

that plus a soft cervical collar keeps my big yap shut!
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by chapa.r » Wed May 30, 2018 10:06 am

zonker wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 11:14 am
chapa.r wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 10:52 am
How do you keep your mouth closed all night?


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like this-
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&st=0&sk=t&sd ... i#p1086296

that plus a soft cervical collar keeps my big yap shut!
This product worked!! It cut my leakage in half. It was in the 40's and it went down to 24.

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by ChicagoGranny » Wed May 30, 2018 11:04 am

zonker wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 11:14 am
a soft cervical collar
This is not accurate and confuses some newbies. It's a foam cervical collar.

( I find the "firm" is more effective and lasts longer - https://www.walmart.com/ip/DMI-Universa ... e/23057188 )

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by zonker » Wed May 30, 2018 11:37 am

chapa.r wrote:
Wed May 30, 2018 10:06 am
zonker wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 11:14 am
chapa.r wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 10:52 am
How do you keep your mouth closed all night?


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like this-
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&st=0&sk=t&sd ... i#p1086296

that plus a soft cervical collar keeps my big yap shut!
This product worked!! It cut my leakage in half. It was in the 40's and it went down to 24.
yup, you weren't losing valuable therapy air out of your mouth.

i'm very glad this worked for you!
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by chapa.r » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:51 am

A combination of the Beard Seal and a really tight F20 mask and I have gotten a better result. Bearded men that are mouth breathers, there is hope!!!!

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Re: CPAP Beard & Mustache Seal

Post by zorki1c » Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:42 pm

chapa.r wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 10:52 am
How do you keep your mouth closed all night?


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I use pillows (P10) and never have mouth breathing problems unless , for some reason or another, I try to sleep in a recliner. If I do that I can't keep my mouth shut. Go figure.

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