test trial of nasal mask - a few questions

[BlueSky1958]

Trying out the Dreamwisp nasal mask to see if I can get away from the full facemask I've been using (with great success I'll add - my AHI is almost always well under 3 and O2 Sat always over 95-96% - but i do have to cinch it down very tight to get those  numbers). That said, I wanted to see if I could match or stay close to those numbers with the Dreamwisp for obvious comfort reasons. So far my AHI has only ticked up slightly (about +1-1.5 points but still under 4) and O2 Sat is holding steady at around 95%. Great, seems like I could make the switch without sacrificing any therapeutic benefit... BUT...

I started using kinesiology tape on my mouth because that was an issue with mouth leakage with the FF mask. The tape works well but its still a bit I have to go slowly removing it and I'm left with some residual adhesive that I'd like to remove in the morning. Recommendations? Change tape? Solution to remove leftover sticky adhesive?

[Deborah K.]

I found any of the good mouth tapes extremely painful to remove, but I came up with a solution.  I now use and love the kinesiology tape made by Theraband.  Here's a link to my solution:

https://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread...ight=wimps

Good luck!

[BlueSky1958]

Tried the Theraband kinesiology tape but it leaves too much adhesive residue on my face. Then tried the blue silicone tape from 3M (Kind). That was a non-starter - couldn't even get a decent seal so it would fail immediately (its meant to be easy to remove so I suppose that isn't a fault of the product).

Then tried Hypafix. Works as well as Theraband but no sticky residue when pulled off! Also has the nice feature of having a slit down the middle of the peel-off backing so its easy to seperate when ready to apply.

$8.13 for 10 yards on Amazon. I like the 2" width as it covers my whole mouth and more for a great seal!

Amazon.com: Hypafix Dressing Retention Tape: 2" X 10 Yds Each : Health & Household

[HalfAsleep]

I heard a rumor that Milk of Magnesia is great for tape removal. Google it?

[OpalRose]

BlueSky1958,

Any good facial cleanser will remove any sticky residue left from using kinesiology tape or any tape.
I use CeraVe Hydrating FacialCleanser. And if I'm in a hurry or just plain too lazy, I use Neutrogena fragrance free Cleansing towelettes.

[Deborah K.]

Yes HalfAsleep, Milk of Magnesia is what I apply to my face before using mouth tape. Otherwise, I could not stand the better tapes as they hurt too much to remove. The Milk of Magnesia works very well.

[BlueSky1958]

The adhesive is a real PITA, especially the stuff from the Breathe Right nose strips and Kinesiology tape. Rubbing alcohol and astringent isn't adhesive-dissolving enough. Still sticky. Still looking.

[BlueSky1958]

Just discovered there are adhesive remover wipes (used in hospitals) specifically to remove adhesive residue from medical tape, temp tattoos, anything sticky. All over Amazon.

[Deborah K.]

Also, with the Milk of Magnesia there is no sticky residue.

[40plus]

My trick is to put the sticky side of the tape against my shirt once or twice before putting it on. It still secures very well but is a bit easier to remove and doesent leave any residue.