Hello All, I am a total newbie with OSA

DaveS_ · Post by **DaveS_** » Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:08 pm

Last night, I just cant get more than 4 hours with this thing, and the mask is becoming an issue. My mouth is dry as can be, very unpleasant. I am ready to give up

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zonker · Post by **zonker** » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:48 pm

DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:08 pm
Last night, I just cant get more than 4 hours with this thing, and the mask is becoming an issue. My mouth is dry as can be, very unpleasant. I am ready to give up
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please don't.

for dry mouth try xylimelts, oral care section of your drugstore or at amazon.

these are wee lozenges that fit between teeth and gum, adhering to the teeth. the slowly dissolve overnight to promote saliva.

there are generic equivalents but i don't know about them because i only use the real deal.

hang in there.

you can do this.

DaveS_ · Post by **DaveS_** » Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:53 pm

zonker wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:48 pm

DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:08 pm
Last night, I just cant get more than 4 hours with this thing, and the mask is becoming an issue. My mouth is dry as can be, very unpleasant. I am ready to give up
screenshot-20210305-120242.png
please don't.

for dry mouth try xylimelts, oral care section of your drugstore or at amazon.

these are wee lozenges that fit between teeth and gum, adhering to the teeth. the slowly dissolve overnight to promote saliva.

there are generic equivalents but i don't know about them because i only use the real deal.

hang in there.

you can do this.

I appreciate your encouragement! I stuck it out, I bought a Dreamwear nasal cushion mask off Amazon. I used it last night, soooo much more comfortable than the full face mask. I was worried about mouth breathing but I went ahead anyway, it was too bad, some Somnifix tape will help lot. I actually feel pretty good this AM lol, I know there was a few minutes where I took mask off my face, but compared to the other nights this was the best for me, I CAN DO THIS!! Here's last nights OSCAR data.

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zonker · Post by **zonker** » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:34 pm

DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:53 pm

I appreciate your encouragement! I stuck it out, I bought a Dreamwear nasal cushion mask off Amazon. I used it last night, soooo much more comfortable than the full face mask.

i'll tell ya, finding the right mask is prolly THE most difficult part of the journey. as has been said, we are all such unique creatures. what works for me won't work for thee and so forth. glad you found something to keep you on the path.

DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:53 pm
I was worried about mouth breathing but I went ahead anyway, it was too bad, some Somnifix tape will help lot.

now, you are going to find several different ways of approaching this. some use the somnifix. some use painters tape. still others have their own preferences.

i don't like the tape. i'm a full bearded guy and i will NOT shave. don't care what i have to go through. i haven't seen my face but once since i was 19. pretty sure things haven't gotten any more attractive under there since i last looked.

what i use is a method that a forum member came up with. here-

http://cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t112758/M ... +breathing

sorry my direct link got bombed but scroll down the page until jay starts talking about scuncis. i've been using this method to keep my lips together with a few modifications. this trick used in conjunction with a firm foam cervical collar has eliminated mouth breathing for me altogether.

you might want to look it over and see if it would be something you would like to try.

DaveS_ · Post by **DaveS_** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:42 am

zonker wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:34 pm

DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:53 pm

I appreciate your encouragement! I stuck it out, I bought a Dreamwear nasal cushion mask off Amazon. I used it last night, soooo much more comfortable than the full face mask.

i'll tell ya, finding the right mask is prolly THE most difficult part of the journey. as has been said, we are all such unique creatures. what works for me won't work for thee and so forth. glad you found something to keep you on the path.
DaveS_ wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:53 pm
I was worried about mouth breathing but I went ahead anyway, it was too bad, some Somnifix tape will help lot.
now, you are going to find several different ways of approaching this. some use the somnifix. some use painters tape. still others have their own preferences.

i don't like the tape. i'm a full bearded guy and i will NOT shave. don't care what i have to go through. i haven't seen my face but once since i was 19. pretty sure things haven't gotten any more attractive under there since i last looked.

what i use is a method that a forum member came up with. here-

http://cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t112758/M ... +breathing

sorry my direct link got bombed but scroll down the page until jay starts talking about scuncis. i've been using this method to keep my lips together with a few modifications. this trick used in conjunction with a firm foam cervical collar has eliminated mouth breathing for me altogether.

you might want to look it over and see if it would be something you would like to try.

Thx!

DaveS_ · Post by **DaveS_** » Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:05 pm

Been getting better last week or so. AHI anywherere form 2.1 to 5.0, keeping mask on more of the night.

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