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by Maryb
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First time mouth taping and I have questions
Replies: 20
Views: 5697

First time mouth taping and I have questions

First of all, I am extremely grateful to the people on his message board because it has been really helpful as I have been getting use to my CPAP treatment (nearly one month now!). I have a breeze (I love it) and I have been having trouble with air escaping from my mouth. I have been using two headb...
by Maryb
Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: topaz chin strap
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

neoprene chin straps

I have a neoprene allergy and can't have neoprene on my skin because it gives me a rash. Sounds like you might have a neoprene allergy too.
So I bought some cheap stretchy cloth headbands and hook one around my jaw and twist the other one under my lip.
this works for me and no rash!
good luck!
Maryb
by Maryb
Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full face mask question
Replies: 4
Views: 1355

From looking at the message boards, it seems that cpap sinus problems etc are a result of mouth breathing. I suspect they are right but don't know first hand since I am a new user. BUT I have had allergies and sinus problems for many years. During allergy season (9 months of the year) I take a presc...
by Maryb
Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP user questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

New CPAP user questions

thanks to all for the suggestions and support! This experience is a bit daunting! But it helps to know others are going through it and to read how you all are dealing with it. I got the Ayr nasal gel and I cranked up the humidifier. I also started using a chin strap. All these helped. Last night I m...
by Maryb
Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP user questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

New CPAP user questions

I am a new CPAP user. I just got my machine two days ago (Resmed C8 Vantage auto PAP with heated humidifier and Breeze pillows). The first day after I used it my sinuses were irritated and draining all day. Then when I went to use it last night, one of my nostrils was blocked (congested) and I was a...