An idea for a type of mask

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An idea for a type of mask

Post by stevej1234 » Mon May 20, 2019 9:10 am

After trying on a "Total face mask" which covers the entire face, including eyes and forehead, I had a vision of a type of mask like a clear plastic bag that could cover the whole head and somehow seal around the neck without anything touching the face.

Actually with an Internet search for "full head cpap mask" I found this:

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It's called StarMed CaStar CPAP Hood and seems to be a real thing. But does anyone have it or use it? All i found on here was this thread mocking the idea of it: viewtopic/t54793/You-know-you-are-havin ... -when.html

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by Goofproof » Mon May 20, 2019 11:46 am

I'd rather use the iron lung in a bag, folds up to fit in a small bag. Jim

Nothing on or in your head! Should sell like Hot Cakes.
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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by Dog Slobber » Mon May 20, 2019 11:51 am

The pressure on the outside of the neck could negate a lot of pressure opening up the throat.

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by Julie » Mon May 20, 2019 11:57 am

Sleep standing up?

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by jimbud » Mon May 20, 2019 12:16 pm

I like this one. Perfect for the outdoors person ; hiking, camping (no tent), swimming :?:, no. You get the idea.
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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by stevej1234 » Mon May 20, 2019 12:18 pm

I'm not sure but it looks like there is a rigid ring around it that you cannot rest on.

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by Goofproof » Mon May 20, 2019 12:19 pm

jimbud wrote:
Mon May 20, 2019 12:16 pm
I like this one. Perfect for the outdoors person ; hiking, camping (no tent), swimming :?:, no. You get the idea.

Z0uNvwjcpEx_.jpg

It's not even April 1st,
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Also helpful in stopping back sleeping! Jim
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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by jimbud » Mon May 20, 2019 12:23 pm

Goofproof wrote:
Mon May 20, 2019 12:19 pm
jimbud wrote:
Mon May 20, 2019 12:16 pm
I like this one. Perfect for the outdoors person ; hiking, camping (no tent), swimming :?:, no. You get the idea.

Z0uNvwjcpEx_.jpg

It's not even April 1st,
JPB
Also helpful in stopping back sleeping! Jim
:lol: :lol: :lol: It would surely remedy that.
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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by zonker » Mon May 20, 2019 7:45 pm

jimbud wrote:
Mon May 20, 2019 12:16 pm
I like this one. Perfect for the outdoors person ; hiking, camping (no tent), swimming :?:, no. You get the idea.

Z0uNvwjcpEx_.jpg

It's not even April 1st,
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not good for bouts of aerophagia.

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by stevej1234 » Tue May 21, 2019 8:57 am

You CPAP Tolerators don't get it. Some of us who can't do CPAP would be willing try something like this, if just once.

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by palerider » Tue May 21, 2019 3:34 pm

stevej1234 wrote:
Tue May 21, 2019 8:57 am
You CPAP Tolerators don't get it. Some of us who can't do CPAP would be willing try something like this, if just once.
Yes, because a dome over your head strapped under your arms is so much easier to tolerate.

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by babydinosnoreless » Tue May 21, 2019 5:30 pm

And those of us with claustrophobia think it looks like a nightmare. (Shudder). The less on my face the better !

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Re: An idea for a type of mask

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue May 21, 2019 8:09 pm

stevej1234 wrote:
Mon May 20, 2019 9:10 am
After trying on a "Total face mask" which covers the entire face, including eyes and forehead, I had a vision of a type of mask like a clear plastic bag that could cover the whole head and somehow seal around the neck without anything touching the face.

Actually with an Internet search for "full head cpap mask" I found this:

Image

It's called StarMed CaStar CPAP Hood and seems to be a real thing. But does anyone have it or use it? All i found on here was this thread mocking the idea of it: viewtopic/t54793/You-know-you-are-havin ... -when.html
I am not claustrophobic--but that would push me off the cliff.
No cool room air to soothe my hot, sweaty face.
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