02-13-2020, 10:17 AM
RE: Help - changed mask from full-face to nasal - dry throat
Start practicing this technique.
Tongue Suck Technique:
Place your tongue to the roof of your mouth with tip of tongue behind front teeth. Slowly suck upwards and back.
This places the tongue in a natural position, with the back of tongue sealing the back of the throat so that if you open your mouth/jaw while sleeping, no air will escape.
As stated above, in time it will become a habit. I know many of us think we don't mouth breath, but our jaw can become slack and drop open while in deep sleep and air will flow out. This is the major cause of that awful dry mouth feeling.
Besides the fact if air is flowing out your mouth instead of down your throat, your not getting the proper therapy.
A soft cervical collar can also help hold your jaw up.
Tongue Suck Technique:
Place your tongue to the roof of your mouth with tip of tongue behind front teeth. Slowly suck upwards and back.
This places the tongue in a natural position, with the back of tongue sealing the back of the throat so that if you open your mouth/jaw while sleeping, no air will escape.
As stated above, in time it will become a habit. I know many of us think we don't mouth breath, but our jaw can become slack and drop open while in deep sleep and air will flow out. This is the major cause of that awful dry mouth feeling.
Besides the fact if air is flowing out your mouth instead of down your throat, your not getting the proper therapy.
A soft cervical collar can also help hold your jaw up.
OpalRose
Apnea Board Administrator
www.apneaboard.com
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OSCAR Chart Organization
How to Attach Images and Files.
OSCAR - The Guide
Soft Cervical Collar
Optimizing therapy
OSCAR supported machines
Mask Primer
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Apnea Board Administrator
www.apneaboard.com
_______________________
OSCAR Chart Organization
How to Attach Images and Files.
OSCAR - The Guide
Soft Cervical Collar
Optimizing therapy
OSCAR supported machines
Mask Primer
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
