Mouth leaks - best solution

[BobbieM]

Is the mouth breathing problem only occasional? Ever considered a full face mask (The new ones are quite minimal)? I have not come across any solution not already posted in this forum.  The standard methods all have their drawbacks. I find that tape is the best for me but it works only sometimes as it is dreadfully uncomfortable - even skin tape for sensitive skin - and I resist using it. I'm thinking of a full face mask myself as I am sick of struggling with straps and tapes and neck pillows.

[DaveL]

here's last nights download...I take it as mouthbreathing.

I used my ResMed n20 medium mask
I used my Dakota wedge--strap is worn out.

I've used this gear 4 nights.  Fantastic! / Uh-oh / Bad leaks / Really excessive leaks

(5 nights ago i used everything but tape:

* Dakota wedge
* Knightsbridge Dual Band Cap -- 2 chinstraps; keeps jaw from dropping open or being pushed back
* ResMed N20 LARGE (need a large; smaller sizes the bottom straps pop off)

It was Really good; limited leakage--so I set out seeing what caused the improvement.

DaveL
Toronto

[DaveL]

I've tried about 4 of the new ones that don't obstruct my view. My issues with these were severe leakage. And it's hard to get real help form my DME.

I request a mask to try. They bring one out in a bag and I leave.  Bring it back after trial Great people. Except they are quite a drive away. That's ok.  

Two issues===getting head gear size, and getting insert size right.


edit I've wanted to find a full face mask that works. I've tried off and on for a long long time. No luck

I have almost no OSCAR skills.  I'm embarrassed at how much help I need.

Dave