mouth tape

[cberistain]

what happens if I have to cough?

[mawaw1992]

That has never been an issue with me. But with one corner dog eared, you can peel it back enough to cough and then put the tape back in place. I peel it back whenever I had to take a pill during the night and just put it back in place and it stays sealed.

[TexasDon]

I wish I could use a FFM.   None I have tried work for me.   I wake up in the middle of the night with my mask burping air around the seal.   So .... nasal pillows and tape for me.

Like to add ... I've read that some adhesives get more sticky when wet. I think the 3M micropore is like that. So, I try to keep tape dry when putting it on. Easy on ... Easy off.

[Rich66]

I've sneezed and coughed with tape on -- it's weird, but no big deal.  I no longer tape, but when I did, I used the Cover-Roll Stretch Tape.  Sometimes I double layered it to help fight leaks -- and I cut back on my facial hair to prevent leaks.  Another suggestion is to use lip balm before taping up.  The tape on the lips is not fun. Also, before applying the tape, I'd quickly attach it to my shirt or pants and then remove it. I figured doing that made it less sticky.

[Deborah K.]

This thread can help you if you find tape removal painful:

https://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread...=for+wimps

As to coughing, I sometimes cough with my mouth taped.  It sounds weird, but you just cough into your mouth.  I even wore the tape straight through Covid with no problem, even though I had it bad and was terribly congested too.

[DaveL]

@TexasDon

I've never been able to wear a full face mask--until now.

I have an F&P Evora Full and it's a full face mask.  It's finicky. Primary advantage--i can wear it even though I'm claustrophobic. I can't wear other masks.

It's counterintuitive.  Leaking?  I loosen the straps. Other masks I've tightened.

It's amazingly well made.  It has taken me a while to set up.

I hope this helps.

Dave