Philips foam is definitely safe to go into your lungs.Deborah K. wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:43 amthey are made to go in your mouth, so they are definitely safe to use.
Denture Adhesive Strips v. Mouth Tape
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I think those are two different topics -- one is the tape itself (e.g., does it last the whole night, does it seal properly, does not leave residue, is it cheap/expensive etc.) and whether the humidity might affect the tape. Ideally, the tape has all the key properties, and the tape glue is not bothered by high humidity, when used. In my experience it's important to have a proper lasting seal --- I used various tapes and it took me a while to realize that there are leaks coming through the tape even though it appeared to seal well initially and even in the morning. Glue in terms of residue on skin can be a super pain to get rid of in the morning and many tapes do leave that for me. Again, in my experience, when the system seals properly, I do feel like the need for humidity is quite low actually (went from 6 to 1 in that regard). No escaping air means no dry mouths at night, but I realize everybody is different in this regard. Just the fact that humidity can affect tape performance is a key I did not realize for a while ...ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:34 pmWell, it's not a very good tape if,
... the user has to do that.
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Interesting --- seeing that Hypafix tape now. It's definitely the same manufacturer but that product name does not appear on my tape. It is not horrible to remove in my opinion (if you leave a little ear to grab it) but it might indeed be the same tape after all...Deborah K. wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:25 pmThanks Gfox. I think that is about the same as the Hypafix tape I bought and HATED. It hurt like crazy (for me, the wimp) to remove.
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Looked a bit closer and it seems to be a different product:Gfox wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:21 pmInteresting --- seeing that Hypafix tape now. It's definitely the same manufacturer but that product name does not appear on my tape. It is not horrible to remove in my opinion (if you leave a little ear to grab it) but it might indeed be the same tape after all...Deborah K. wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:25 pmThanks Gfox. I think that is about the same as the Hypafix tape I bought and HATED. It hurt like crazy (for me, the wimp) to remove.
https://medical.essityusa.com/brands/wo ... ation.html
Hypafix is apparently used where flexibility is needed, whereas cover-roll is less flexible. Not sure if that makes a difference after all ..
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Quote from Gfox - "Hypafix is apparently used where flexibility is needed, whereas cover-roll is less flexible. Not sure if that makes a difference after all."
Yeah, the stretch v. non-stretch is there, but my guess is that they use the same glue on both. And that glue is a no-go for me.
Yeah, the stretch v. non-stretch is there, but my guess is that they use the same glue on both. And that glue is a no-go for me.
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A tip to all tapers, don't pull tape off; peel it back.
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I'm going to try 3M Micropore tape for my mouth-breathing issues. I used this tape for dressing a diabetic foot ulcer for about 8 months and it was far and away the best dressing tape I'd found.
It's a paper tape that adheres well but peels off without doing damage to your skin, if done correctly.
Leave a folded-over tab on one end to facilitate this. Go slow and peel at a 180-degree angle from how the tape lays.
It's $8.97 for a 12-pack of 1" x 10yd rolls on Scamazon.
It's a paper tape that adheres well but peels off without doing damage to your skin, if done correctly.
Leave a folded-over tab on one end to facilitate this. Go slow and peel at a 180-degree angle from how the tape lays.
It's $8.97 for a 12-pack of 1" x 10yd rolls on Scamazon.
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I'm with you. Those poligrip/polydent strips work well.chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:21 amI used Poli-grip strips a while back.
They work very well, but I got out of the habit.
I cut each strip in half lengthwise, then each piece in half crosswise,
leaving short narrow pieces.
I would then put two of them on my wet lips, leaving a space between them.
Spit activates the adhesive, but they remove easily in the morning.
I need to try them again, as my mouth is not as wet as it was then.
Once, I woke up with one on my cheek.
It can be a fine line between glue and lube.
Easy to apply and hold well
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That was not at all my experience with Micropore paper tape on my lips.Jimmy Lotus wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:13 amI'm going to try 3M Micropore tape for my mouth-breathing issues. I used this tape for dressing a diabetic foot ulcer for about 8 months and it was far and away the best dressing tape I'd found.
It's a paper tape that adheres well but peels off without doing damage to your skin, if done correctly.
Leave a folded-over tab on one end to facilitate this. Go slow and peel at a 180-degree angle from how the tape lays.
It's $8.97 for a 12-pack of 1" x 10yd rolls on Scamazon.
I had to use Baby Oil to remove it, and even then it sometime abraded the skin near my lips (I put ChapStick on my lips to protect them). I haven't touched the Micropore paper tape since I discovered the CoverRoll and the silicone tapes.
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Used the 3M micropore as well for a while but leaves horrible residue that's hard to get rid of.
And it does not seal as well on my shaven face.
And it does not seal as well on my shaven face.
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The Poligrip strips don't go in as well as I would like. Because they are straight and my mouth is not, I always end up with a not-obvious space that lets a lot of air leak out. I'm going to try a couple of different brands that are curved already, then cut them to fit me snugly. I'm hopeful that they will work better for me. I can't figure out why they work for others so well, but not for me. Maybe I'm just clumsy putting them in place.
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Yes. I forgot to mention the residue. That too.
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I'm going to check these out, thanks!ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:20 pmI use sleep strips x-tape. Works great for me. https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Slee ... ef=sr_1_26
When removing them, don't pull them off. Peel them back.
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ChicagoGranny uses the X strips when sleeping with a Full Face Mask.
The leaks you get with a FFM can't be compared in any way with those you get when you use nasal masks or pillows masks.
I simply can't use a pillows mask without taping my mouth, because the pressurizes air rushing from my mouth to non-pressurized room air dries my mouth horribly - and the slightest opening in the tape can make things real bad.
With a full face mask, the pressure in the mask is the same as the pressure in my mouth - I don't even need tape when using a FFM.
The leaks you get with a FFM can't be compared in any way with those you get when you use nasal masks or pillows masks.
I simply can't use a pillows mask without taping my mouth, because the pressurizes air rushing from my mouth to non-pressurized room air dries my mouth horribly - and the slightest opening in the tape can make things real bad.
With a full face mask, the pressure in the mask is the same as the pressure in my mouth - I don't even need tape when using a FFM.
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