Oral Appliance question

I have been using my machine for about 10 months now since being diagnosed with mild OSA last July. My AHI is at about 2 every night with the pressure set at 6 (I know very low, I have played around it seems best). I only had very mild OSA to begin with, about 13 events per hour. I feel no better now than I did way back when I began on the machine. I feel like I fight the hose all night long and can't really get a good night sleep. I guess I feel like quitting at this point...

I am curious about people's opinions on using some sort of oral device. Is there any sort of cheap option that I could try out and see if I like it before going the full route of spending a ton of money? I want to know if I am any more comfortable with something jammed in my mouth than with a cord hooked up my nose. Any help is greatly appreciated, also if someone knows any stores I can go buy one at, that would be great. All I can find is places to buy them online.

Hi Lars

You might get some more ideas from -

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61509&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... cal+collar

cheers

Mars

Here is another thread you might check for a different type oral device called AveoTST.
viewtopic/t64349/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63 ... 28#p599224

You could also search "Provent", though I have not heard of anyone who has tried it, and it requires a script.

Just a couple of other thoughts...

Have you tried any kind of hose management system?
I switched from the swift fx to the swift lt and hooked the hose above my head. This made a world of difference, since I don't have to mess with the hose at all and it doesn't pull or cause leaks when I turn over.

Did you have desats during your sleep study?
If so, do you have an oximeter? I would suggest using one to monitor while trying other devices.