masks

I'm a male with sleep apnea,and I want to know if anybody has tried a nasal mask with a chin strap?

Why are you asking? Have you tried it?

If you are new to CPAP therapy there are some helpful things to do:

1. Get a copy of your sleep study and your sleep titration study. They have interesting information that will help in understanding your child's therapy

2. Get a copy of your prescription for your own records. It will be necessary if you choose to change DME's or order online

3. Post your equipment. There is a link on how to do this in my signature block below. Please select TEXT as a display choice as many CPAP machines and masks appear similar but are significantly different

4. If you need to post images of your reports, there is a link in my signature block on how to post using PhotoBucket.com

5. While the LCD display is somewhat useful, it is better to use one of the reporting software programs to get detailed information on your therapy. The two available for Respironics machines are: Encore (Basic or Pro) and SleepyHead.
If you have a ResMed machine, the SleepyHead and ResScan are the programs of choice.

After your mask has been posted, it will be easier for others to comment and provide direction.

When I first started I had a chin strap, but as my therapy progressed, I found I didn't need it. Just depends if the air is coming out of your mouth.

Sometimes a chin strap is needed only for a while, some don't need it.
If you are considering a chin strap, it is often preferable to going to a full face mask, but not all chin straps are the same.
You may have to try more than one before you find one that works and you can tolerate.
Caution, if you have TMJ, a chin strap may not be a good idea.