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RE: Mouth leaks - best solution - BobbieM - 12-03-2021
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.
RE: Mouth leaks - best solution - DaveL - 12-08-2021
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
RE: Mouth leaks - best solution - DaveL - 12-08-2021
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