Need help with mouth breathing issue

inyourdreams · Post by **inyourdreams** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:59 pm

I have been using a CPAP machine for several years. When I started using the machine, I was given a headband to use because I am a mouth breather. I had wonderful results for a long time. I felt rested and had energy, but the last few months I have felt less rested and been dragging. I am afraid it is from mouth breathing. I taped my mouth for a long time (I know it is not recommended and highly frowned upon, but it worked) but I am under a lot of stress and grind my teeth in my sleep so I have been taping less often. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can keep my mouth closed? I use an Opus 360 Nasal Pillow mask and always have. I just need some advice. Thanks in advance.

MurrayNevada · Post by **MurrayNevada** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:08 pm

I needed to keep my mouth closed and did try taping my lips while testing a nasal mask. My lips did stay closed but air ballooned my cheeks and I had much difficulty expelling that air. I found myself swallowing air and it caused some stomach discomfort.

inyourdreams · Post by **inyourdreams** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:53 pm

Yes, I have had that issue as well. I really need to find a solution. I read on this forum about The Ultimate Chin Strap, but don't know where to purchase it.

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:31 pm

inyourdreams wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:59 pm
I have been using a CPAP machine for several years. When I started using the machine, I was given a headband to use because I am a mouth breather. I had wonderful results for a long time. I felt rested and had energy, but the last few months I have felt less rested and been dragging. I am afraid it is from mouth breathing. I taped my mouth for a long time (I know it is not recommended and highly frowned upon, but it worked) but I am under a lot of stress and grind my teeth in my sleep so I have been taping less often. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can keep my mouth closed? I use an Opus 360 Nasal Pillow mask and always have. I just need some advice. Thanks in advance.

that headband has likely stretched over time so that it no longer works so well. i use hairbands and that happens to me. putting them in the washer and dryer gets them sort of back into shape. still, i have buy more on a regular basis.

this may be the method you're using-

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&st=0&sk=t&sd ... i#p1086296

works very well for me. i use two instead of one because of my big mouth!

i also use a soft cervical collar to help keep my chin up.

good luck!

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