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by bkng
Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

Re: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Thanks for sharing your experience too, mint. Can u kindly provide me more details of this Liberty Hybrid and its vendor so I can check it out too?
by bkng
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

Re: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Well noted, Julie. Therefore the other recommendation of an AirFit F30 is one good option as its not a full facial mask.
by bkng
Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

Re: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Thanks much for sharing your experience, Blue Dragon, and about the full facial mask type. Useful for me to know and consider trying it too.
by bkng
Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

Re: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Thanks, Julie. So you recommend full facial masks although I understand not many people can get use to it due to the fuller facial coverage. Are there ways to help adjust to using FF masks?
by bkng
Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

Re: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Many thanks, Zonker, for the tips. Let me check these out and try them too. welcome to the zoo! are you just using a regular pillow under the chin? you might want to try a firm foam cervical collar to keep your chin up. this can be found at your local drugstore or at amazon. like this- https://www.a...
by bkng
Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking
Replies: 15
Views: 8160

New User - falling asleep open mouth air gushes cause frequent waking

Hi, I am a new user and trying to adapt to the CPAP ResMed autoset. One big hurdle I face is when asleep and mouth opens (in spite of a chin strap and pillow below chin), the rush of air out from machine will cause me to wake up again. I am using the nasal mask and the machine tech does not recommen...