Excuse my blank profile, my package will be arriving soon but I wanted to discuss Chin Straps and gain advice. I don't know the exact package as yet, only the cpap machine which will be Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset CPAP.
I just did my 2nd sleep study, the one where you are fitted with CPAP etc. The first study indicated 72 events per hr and the pressure required will be 14. I am a definite mouth breather and even talk in my sleep. During the Titration Study they fitted me with a N20 Mask at first, no chinstrap. I told them that was doomed to failure and after that they still persisted for an hour. I felt bits of air coming out, at times my cheeks filled up like a Chipmonk.........
Then, rather than give me a FF Mask they persisted with the N20 using a chin strap. I did not get a chance to try a FFM all evening
The Chin Strap was huge, it was tight, it was uncomfy and it was hot but worst of all, i felt very panicky for at least the first hour. After tyhat I slept 4.5hrs no issues with barely any apneas recorded. No leaks of significance.
Now it gets very hot in Australia and i really hate the chin strap. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a chin strap that works, but is smaller, thinner, cooler and still achieves the purpose.Hopefully being smaller and thinner it will negate my fears. I am also hoping an Aussie in the forum will know where i can buy them out here.
I have been learning so much reading this board. It is an amazing resource and thanks to everyone that assists and responds to questions, it truly helps us Newbees
Any advice on chin straps would be greatly appreciated. I know being fearful is silly because you can't get hurt, but claustophobia has been a problem since I was around 15. Dont like lifts, leave the toilet door open and dont like going in water when it goes over my face.
Cheers and stay safe everyone
