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by AAARGH
Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which Chin Strap for someone who sweats?
Replies: 4
Views: 740

Which Chin Strap for someone who sweats?

The chin strap my provider gave me, while adjustable and not too tight, does not breathe at all. I sweat underneathe and it becomes pretty uncomfortable. I have read a few posts about chin straps and done some internet investigation, but there seems to be a lack of focus / information on breathabili...
by AAARGH
Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - Nasal Pillow is trying to crush my nose!
Replies: 10
Views: 3839

Re: Newbie - Nasal Pillow is trying to crush my nose!

Thanks for all of the replies. As Tino2You said, the pillows like to be comfortable loose. I finally figured this out by starting over with the straps. Once I got the straps reasonably loose (the back strap was way too tight), I also changed the angle of the pillow (downward) so it is more even top ...
by AAARGH
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - Nasal Pillow is trying to crush my nose!
Replies: 10
Views: 3839

Newbie - Nasal Pillow is trying to crush my nose!

Well, not really crush it... I have been using CPAP for 5 nights with a nasal pillow (and chin/jaw restraint), three of those nights with the headgear on backwards (don't ask). Now that I have it configured correctly, even with adjusting the straps endlessly and trying all three pillow sizes, it CRA...