TAPE?

joey777 · Post by **joey777** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:22 pm

Is there any specific brand of tape to use when trying to stop mouth leaks??

socknitster · Post by **socknitster** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:35 pm

I use 3M milipore paper tape.

Jen

Needsdecaf · Post by **Needsdecaf** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:51 pm

socknitster wrote:I use 3M milipore paper tape.

Jen

I use 3M delicate release painter's masking tape. You know, the blue kind.

No joke, it works great. No irritation either.

However, I hate taping. Hence the Liberty.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:18 pm

Hey NeedsDecaf,

I don't think you will need to use tape if you and the Hybrid get along, it has a built in chin strap, it cover's your mouth and nose!

I PM'd you back..

SleepyNoMore

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:37 pm

Like NeedsDecaf, I'm using the blue 3M Delicate Release masking tape. Be sure to purchase the 2" wide version.

I tried the medical tape, but I found it to be uncomfortable.

The blue tape is very comfortable....and I can't improve on it.

Because I use nasal pillows, the tape is necessary....and I don't mind it. I use a piece about 10" long....with both ends folded over to form release "handles".

When removing, pull parallel to your face and there's no discomfort. Don't
pull directly away from your face.

Gerald

joey777 · Post by **joey777** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:43 pm

A trip to the garage is in order. Who knew? Maybe a slight problem, I have a mustache, but I keep it fairly short and trimmed. I'll try to tape the lips only.

NeedinZs · Post by **NeedinZs** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:20 pm

Joey,

If taping doesn't work for you, since you have the mustache, you might want to try Poli-dent strips. They only come in contact with the lips.
I love 'em.

Needsdecaf · Post by **Needsdecaf** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:26 am

NeedinZs wrote:Joey,

If taping doesn't work for you, since you have the mustache, you might want to try Poli-dent strips. They only come in contact with the lips.
I love 'em.

I hated those little buggers.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:04 am

In addition to those good suggestions, here are some more:

LINKS to: Mouth leaks - Air Leaks - Tape - DIY Guard
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kolchak · Post by **kolchak** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:16 am

I tried the blue painters tape for the 1st time last night after reading this thread and the stuff is absolutely perfect. It should be remarketed as sealing-tape for mouth beathers using pillow or prong masks!

joey777 · Post by **joey777** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:44 am

Thanks people for your comments. Thanks Rested Gal for the links.

Well I tried the tape last night. The tape didn't even make it till I fell asleep. A bit of claustrophobia resulted. I started to time my breathing which led me to start to hyperventilate which led me to ripe it off! I starting to think what if the CPAP malfunction in some way or what if I got sick and my mouth was taped shut! You could suffocate. WOW! After that I didn't sleep much at all. I'm going to try the Poli-dent tonight and just do the middle of my lips and leave the corners open so I can brake myself in slowly. Funny thing is I can use a FF mask without freaking out. I guess that's because I can still move my mouth. I may have to go that route in the end. I was looking at the Hybird mask but don't know if it's any good with a mustache? But for now I haven't given up yet!

On a side note. I'm running on Auto PAP now and I'm thinking of switching to straight CPAP. I was wondering if I ran my CPAP to prescription wihich is 8 cm's instead of the 6 to 10 range that it is set to now, if my mouth breathing would be less. The AUTO PAP is averaging around 7.4 so I not sure if I will see any improvement?
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joey777 · Post by **joey777** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:39 am

Well I tried the taping again last night. Success! I made it my usual 4 hrs. without removing it. I just tried to clear my mind. The all star game helped also. My mouth was way better as far as dryness was concerned. My leak rate was a bit lower but I think my mask started to leak when I rolled over so I think it should come down even more. Looking forward to tonight. Thanks people for your help on this one.

socknitster · Post by **socknitster** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:04 am

I hadn't heard that about the 3M delicate release tape. I have to remove the tape many times a night when I get up with my newborn and it is starting to get to be the pits. I will try the painter's tape and see if it is an improvement.

About taping in general, I recently had to stay at the hospital for 2 nights following the delivery of my son. I did take and use my cpap but I had amazing reaction times at ripping off the tape before the nurses could see it and comment. I just didn't want to explain so as soon as my door opened I was awake and ripping off the tape before they even set foot into the room. I still say these big companies should address this issue with some kind of comfortable mouthpiece so we don't have to go to such lengths to get good therapy.

jen

TAPE?

TAPE?

Hybrid!

Great Idea!