General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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ChicagoGranny
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by ChicagoGranny » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:22 pm
tan wrote:(arguably)
Sounds like you are not convinced yourself.
tan wrote: the idea that breathing other than through the nose is not good
If you want to lead a campaign, you need to put together a more cogent elevator speech than what you posted above. Start working -
http://www.breathing.com/articles/nose-breathing.htm"It's not the number of breaths we take, it's the number of moments that take our breath away."
Cuando cuentes cuentos, cuenta cuántas cuentos cuentas.
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ellen1159
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by ellen1159 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:34 pm
I had this problem myself! I started out with a full-face mask but it worsened my feeling of claustrophobia (my initial pressures were hurricane-force, 25 and 15), so I switched to a Wisp nasal mask. I liked this better but my mouth doesn't stay shut either. Chin straps wouldn't stay put, and I didn't like the feeling of compression under my jaw. I tried a strip of paper first-aid tape placed vertically just under my nose to just under my lower lip. It keeps my mouth closed enough to get therapy, but loose enough that I could open my mouth quickly in an emergency.
I would also recommend a Breathe Right strip (store brands work just as well and aren't as hard to get off in the morning) to keep your nose open. I have a deviated septum and allergies, so I alway feel congested. The force of air helps keep my sinuses open, too.
Good luck.
Machine: Respironics Bi-level 760 pressures 9.5/13.5
Humidifier: Respironics heated humidifier
Mask: F&P Eson Nasal mask
(previous tries with ResMed Swift FX Nano nasal and Mirage Quattro Full Face...still looking for my holy grail mask)
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tan
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by tan » Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:42 pm
ChicagoGranny wrote:tan wrote:(arguably)
Sounds like you are not convinced yourself.
tan wrote: the idea that breathing other than through the nose is not good
If you want to lead a campaign, you need to put together a more cogent elevator speech than what you posted above. Start working -
http://www.breathing.com/articles/nose-breathing.htm
there is no reason to be rude, hehe. Have a nice one.
