Mouth taping

Bearcat42 · Post by **Bearcat42** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:37 pm

About a month ago I switched to a nasal mask and I have not been taping my mouth. I use a chinstrap but I still wonder if I should be doing something different. My numbers have been kind of up and down and my AHI runs around 5.2 minimum. Should'nt I be under 5.0? I was hoping I wouldnt have to tape and that the chinstrap would be enough, but I dont know.

So if I wind up taping what is the best way to go? I have heard of the denture thingy being used but I would like to hear from those who have to seal their mouth each night and see what y'all think. Thanks.

Nal · Post by **Nal** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:42 pm

I use Micropore Tape every night with my nasal mask. Works like a charm. It doesn't bother me at all anymore.

roster · Post by **roster** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:54 pm

Bearcat42 wrote:About a month ago I switched to a nasal mask and I have not been taping my mouth. I use a chinstrap but I still wonder if I should be doing something different. My numbers have been kind of up and down and my AHI runs around 5.2 minimum. Should'nt I be under 5.0? I was hoping I wouldnt have to tape and that the chinstrap would be enough, but I dont know.

So if I wind up taping what is the best way to go? I have heard of the denture thingy being used but I would like to hear from those who have to seal their mouth each night and see what y'all think. Thanks.

How are you feeling?
What is your leak?
Is your mouth dry upon awakening?

Bearcat42 · Post by **Bearcat42** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:06 pm

rooster wrote:
Bearcat42 wrote:About a month ago I switched to a nasal mask and I have not been taping my mouth. I use a chinstrap but I still wonder if I should be doing something different. My numbers have been kind of up and down and my AHI runs around 5.2 minimum. Should'nt I be under 5.0? I was hoping I wouldnt have to tape and that the chinstrap would be enough, but I dont know.

So if I wind up taping what is the best way to go? I have heard of the denture thingy being used but I would like to hear from those who have to seal their mouth each night and see what y'all think. Thanks.
How are you feeling?
What is your leak?
Is your mouth dry upon awakening?

Rooster,
I dont feel quite as alert as I did in the beginning and I have caught myself yawning during the day. My leak rate average has been around 55-60. My mask at my pressure of 21 has a leak rate of 54 I believe so I guess my leaks are under control. And I have not noticed my mouth being dry upon waking up.

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:45 pm

Bearcat....

I'm using a nasal mask.....with Lansenoh Lanolin to help seal at the nares.....and 3M 2" Blue Delicate Release #2080 Masking Tape on my mouth. My AHI is generally under 1.0 and I feel great.

I do not believe that an AHI above 2.5 is OK....regardless of what the medical establishment or the insurance racket says.

My honey and I have found (by using an Oximeter) that we can't maintain 93% or better blood O2 saturation levels unless we keep the AHI below 2.5.

I've been using tape for about a year......and I have no intention of changing that practice. It's comfortable, effective, and no problem.

Gerald

Bearcat42 · Post by **Bearcat42** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:53 pm

Thanks guys!!!

roster · Post by **roster** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:01 pm

What are your machine settings?

Have a look at this and let's discuss Positional Sleep Apnea tomorrow.

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