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by Tarlkhir
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Re: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions

... I know I breathe through my mouth once in awhile, but I am not sure how often and it feels like a lot less since I started using a cpap. If the strap cushions do not help, I will look into trying one of those nose masks along with a chin strip. Thank you for the advice!
by Pugsy
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Re: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions

I opted to use a mask with minimal or zero straps. It may not be an option for you if you just have to use a full face mask because your ... AirFit N30. Headgear for those 2 are extremely minimal and don't bug my neck. On occasion my mouth might open a bit but for the most part it stays shut ...
by Tarlkhir
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Re: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions

I use the Dreamwear AirFit F30i full-face mask. Thank you for the links to the cushions, I will check them out. What solution did you find that worked with your mask?
by Pugsy
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Re: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions

... may not be the best solution for you. I have even had surgery on my neck and I have a metal plate in my neck. Otherwise about all I can offer is extra strap padding with some strap covers from padacheek.com as they can diffuse the pressure ...
by Tarlkhir
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Strap/Cushion Advice Needed for Neck Conditions

Good morning, I am looking for strap/cushion advice from anyone else with cervical radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, ... for the mask. They sit higher than the previous mask I wore, but are still low enough on the back of my head to trigger issues with the aforementioned conditions no ...
by vandownbytheriver
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Worrying session last night - hypopneas increased tenfold!
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Re: Worrying session last night - hypopneas increased tenfold!

... with my use of nasal pillows) I could see no improvement. In my case I've found that chin ... years to combat a radiculopathy in my C4-C5 neck. I have a pretty severe overbite and moving the jaw forward opens the airway. A chinstrap (Knightsbridge dual) tended to force my jaw ...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new to CPAP and OSCAR
Replies: 8
Views: 1252

Re: new to CPAP and OSCAR

... and had my son put OSCAR on my computer. So, now I have some data. I have no idea what I am looking ... that I hope to answer: Can it tell if my chin strap is actually keeping my mouth closed? (It slips ... raspberry sound. Chin straps, mouth taping, neck cushions, even (yuck) Polygrip have been ...
by HTTR
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Changed to Air Touch N20 But Too Many Air Leaks
Replies: 8
Views: 1759

Re: Changed to Air Touch N20 But Too Many Air Leaks

... as Nasal N Mask Liner, P10 Barrel Cozy, and strap/neck pads. Any I should steer away from? I am particularly ... back to a P10 nasal pillow last night, and though no discomfort as previously reported inside my nostrils, ...
by Janknitz
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: INTRACTABLE HEAD PAIN WITH FULL MASK
Replies: 8
Views: 3900

Re: INTRACTABLE HEAD PAIN WITH FULL MASK

... instead of guessing willy-nilly. I've had to give up on masks that the strap across the back of the head where the skull meets the neck caused neck pain. Also may want to check if their pain location and description could ...
by kteague
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: INTRACTABLE HEAD PAIN WITH FULL MASK
Replies: 8
Views: 3900

Re: INTRACTABLE HEAD PAIN WITH FULL MASK

... instead of guessing willy-nilly. I've had to give up on masks that the strap across the back of the head where the skull meets the neck caused neck pain. Also may want to check if their pain location and description could ...
by TinyTot87
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to CPAP - I have a few questions
Replies: 8
Views: 6073

Re: New to CPAP - I have a few questions

... a lot of air (the air pressure has since been turned down). Also, the strap did not securely fit on my head and dug into my ear and left a small ... my head. Essentially, the back portion that cradles the head sits at my neck but it's not uncomfortable and ensures that the mask stays secure (it ...
by Pugsy
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM without neck strap headgear
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Re: FFM without neck strap headgear

I don't know of any full face mask that doesn't use the neck (lower)back strap to anchor the mask. Sorry. Do you think a strap pad fleece pad cover for that lower mask strap ...
by koy
Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM without neck strap headgear
Replies: 1
Views: 660

FFM without neck strap headgear

... best fit for me is evora, but i can't have pressure on the back of my neck at all ( it's not tight, any looser and the lower pard of the cushion ... well. I tried resmed FFM, Dreamwear, Vitera, etc.. they all have neck strap. i can't sleep with pillow or nasal as i had tongue surgery that let ...
by Craig H
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choosing a mask
Replies: 69
Views: 36990

Re: Choosing a mask

... what causes issues. eg facial expressions, lip licking, body position, neck position, strap tensioning, mask positioning... Key thing I did was get a new contoured memory foam pillow ...
by Janknitz
Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Sleep Position is Causing Major Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2779

Re: New Sleep Position is Causing Major Problems

... There are "orthopedic" memory foam pillows that position our heads and necks so that the neck isn't flexed, obstructing the airway. You'll have ... Some people use a soft cervical collar to accomplish this or a chin strap. Finally, be sure to readjust the fitting of your FF mask when you ...