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Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Aug 16 1:39pm | Replies (180)
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@dawn_giacabazi

There is a new mask that works great and you do not have to worry about your mouth opening. It is fits over your mouth but under your nose. I love it. Best mask I've ever used.

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beatricefay | @beatricefay | Oct 19, 2016

Does the mask you use to keep your mouth shut have a name? I use a strap around my head. It works pretty good but I need to make it very tight. <br>

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Plaid | @bob270 | Oct 19, 2016

I use the full face mask (covers nose and mouth). I've managed to wear out the strap and have to fuss with it each night. I get C-PAP supplies at the MAYO Home Store in Eau Claire, WI. I have some leakage, but mostly I manage to pull the hose out as I roll around during sleep. I wake up to the sound of air blowing at me. Overall I'd say few frustrations and much to be happy about.

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flor | @flor | Oct 19, 2016

COULD YOU GIVE ME THE NAME OF THE NEW MASK AND WHO MAKES IT

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Oct 19, 2016

HI @flor
The mask is made by Philips Respironics and it is the Amara Vuiew Mask. This particular mask rests under the nose and over the mouth.
I tagged you on my other link to a picture of the mask.

Hope this helps.
Dawn

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hosta, Eve | @hosta | Jan 29, 2017

Hi @ dawn, Where did you get that type of mask? That sounds great! How long have you had it. I could be interested in that one! I just had my 3rd in hospital test. Now I will have a mask over the nose only, but I am a mouth breather and that showed up on the video that the doctor will receive. I don't know what he will do. If only I could "keep my mouth shut"! Hosta

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vickiw | @vickiw | Jan 29, 2017

I open my mouth some I use the tapeing method an nasal pillows I'm clatraphobic so I cant wear any type of mask an chin srraps hurt me an breaks ny skin out

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johnhans | @johnhans | Jan 30, 2017

You can get a chin strap at your supplier where you get your face mask. A chin strap goes over your head and under your chin to keep your mouth closed. It does not work for me though as I am overweight and have a big double chin that causes the chin strap to just slide off. If you do not have a double chin this may very well work for you.

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Jan 30, 2017

My hospital based DME provider but most Durable Medical Equipment providers have The Phillip products. They are the most used in sleep apnea patients.

I have had mine about a year now. I LOVE mine. I have tried about 5 others with much discomfort and leaks. Now I have an occasional 1 % leakage whet before I was at 50% nightly.

Mouth breathers will definitely love the comfort!!!
Dawn

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