Chinstrap = No tape!

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Maple Leaf
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Chinstrap = No tape!

Post by Maple Leaf » Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:31 pm

Started using my chinstrap with my regular taping routine several weeks ago. I thought I 'd give it a go without any tape and to my surprise, leak rate has remained constant and well within parameters. Yes, no tape for me!!

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Rick

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rested gal
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Re: Chinstrap = No tape!

Post by rested gal » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:02 pm

Great, Rick. Glad to hear that works for you!

Wish that were the case for me. I've tried just a chin strap and have tried just tape.
My leak data shows that I have to use both... tape over my mouth and a chin strap.
ResMed S9 VPAP Auto (ASV)
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sunnyway
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Re: Chinstrap = No tape!

Post by sunnyway » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:12 pm

I tried the boomerang shaped tape and on the third night I ripped skin off my cheek. Owee! I don't think I'll do the tape thing again. I just ordered a "papcap".

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