Best Chin Strap

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meister
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Best Chin Strap

Post by meister » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:30 am

Has there ever been a consensus on this forum as to which
is the best chin strap to use? Thanks!
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Post by bsil » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:34 am

Personally, I have found that none of them are effective for me. The air still escapes from my closed lips. I have been very happy with Poligrip strips.
Lips are sealed shut!
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Post by S-Dubya » Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:42 am

I have only used one. I forget the name but its made by Tiara and its just a simple black strip with a hole around the chin area. Its reasonably comfortable, but does not stay in place very well. The biggest problem I found with chin straps is that they may keep the jaw up/closed, but the lips can still open and let the pressure escape.

The only solutions for that seem to be taping and denture adhesive. I haven't tried either one, but I just might. I recently got a new Activa mask and I LOVE it, but I still have problems with air escaping my mouth.

If there is a chin strap that solves the open lip issue I would love to know about it!


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Post by Maryb » Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:45 pm

I've used a few (Tiara and Sullivan) and neither worked.
I think alot of people on the forum think that they are bogus.
But there are probably a few people out there who have gotten them to work.
I'm not one of them.


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Post by Rafe » Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:20 pm

I use the Respironics Premium chin strap. Works well for me. I rarely have a lip leak, but I think I had to "train myself".

PSG - AHI= 73.21; Low SaO2=62%

Titration result: 12 cm H20; AHI-0.4; lowest SaO2=95%
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Re: Best Chin Strap

Post by Vader » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:33 pm

meister wrote:Has there ever been a consensus on this forum as to which
is the best chin strap to use? Thanks!
Apparently most people believe that chin straps DO NOT work.
In *MY* experience, the Tiara Ruby Chin strap has worked very well for me.
However, I will admit that I was a non believer at first, having initially tried a couple that were useless.

The Ruby is only about $18 , maybe you should try it out firsthand and decide for yourself. But again, remember that much of this cpap gear works for some, but not for others.

Good Luck!


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Post by snoregirl » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:44 pm

Add me to the useless crew.

I use tape, and in addition I use a homemade chinstrap (3 inch ace bandage) which loosely wrapped, keeps my jaws up and keeps my cheeks in so I don't get the "blowfish".

This combination while it looks rather silly, works well for me. My storebought chinstrap is in the bottom of the drawer collecting dust as it slipped all over --- anywhere except where it was supposed to be.
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Post by roster » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:54 pm

Chinstraps did not work for me. Had to switch to full face mask.
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