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by bigla6940
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: chin strap
Replies: 2
Views: 869

chin strap

My chin strap fails to consistently keep my mouth shut, resulting in dry mouth. Can anyone recommend a chin strap that has worked for them? Not keen on the idea of taping. I could use my strap to cover my mouth but not the best option.
Thanks
by bigla6940
Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth full of pressurized air
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: Mouth full of pressurized air

If pressurized air is coming into my nose and I am not exhaling it, it would seem that the air would fill up my mouth. I could be wrong. I have a visit with my pulmonologist soon and will talk with him too. Thanks for your input.
by bigla6940
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth full of pressurized air
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: Mouth full of pressurized air

Thank you Miss Emerita, I will try that. I did update my equipment. I also have a lifelong bad habit of holding my breath. If I am holding my breath and the air is coming in under pressure, there is nowhere to go except my mouth and cheeks.
by bigla6940
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth full of pressurized air
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Mouth full of pressurized air

I am a newbie to this CPAP and forum, being on CPAP therapy for 2 months. I have a Res Med Air Sense 11. Currently using a nasal pillow after discarding 3 different face and nose masks because of leaking. The nasal pillow was working just fine for 2+ weeks. All of a sudden, in the past few nights, I...