New board member from Germany

[Koebes]

Many thanks for your nice words.

I have already learned from a German board that I do not have to accept the standard equipment. It may take a while but I'm pretty sure that I will find the best solution shortly.

I wake up very often with an extremely dry mouth. Last night I woke up and realized that my mouth was slightly open. This may also be the reason for the high leakage. I think I have to buy a strap in order to avoid the mouth breathing.

[Sheepish]

Guten morgen, Herr Köbes,




A chin strap (Google for Ruby chin strap) or a soft cervical collar are both effective approaches for helping with mouth breathing.

Before trying those, you might also want to try the tongue technique described in my signature below.

[Koebes]

Guten Abend Mr. Sheepish

I think the tongue technique take some time to learn.

[mesenteria]

Yes, and being determined and intent upon it really helps.  I haven't managed to make it work for me unless I am conscious.  As soon as I drift off, I lose all tone and I get the air rushing out of my open mouth.  Yet, many report here that they have eventually mastered the technique and can maintain a closed mouth in their sleep, or at least an elevated tongue that won't let the air past it.

Good luck to you.