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I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - Nightynite - 12-23-2023
Now that I have your attention. Do this simple test and see If you agree.
From a sitting position breathe through your mouth only as you do a chin tuck. I clearly feel a restriction that cuts off my air.
Now from that same sitting position, just breathe through your nose and do the same chin tuck.
No restriction at all for me. How about you?
That’s all folks, carry on.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - paulag1955 - 12-23-2023
They feel the same to me. I don't feel any restriction at all either way.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - OpalRose - 12-23-2023
Sorry, but they feel the same to me too.
I can see on my graphs when I might have been "chin tucking" by the clumps of Obstructives. It's a no brainer for me, and I'm not a mouth breather.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - Nightynite - 12-23-2023
Well dang, I guess it’s an individual thing. Thanks for confirming.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - gainerfull - 12-23-2023
The one factor you're missing in your test is the fact that your muscles are completely relaxed while in REM so who knows what it's like then.
Are you trying to convince yourself that you don't have positional apnea?
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - Nightynite - 12-23-2023
No , I was reading the wiki on positional apnea and where it has a similar test, I just altered it a little for a comparison.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - Gideon - 12-23-2023
The chin tuck "test" is more of a demonstration for a person that has this issue to show what it is like while awake. If you experience a restriction you may, not will, have it while asleep. The clusters are IMHO a better indication
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - SarcasticDave94 - 12-23-2023
Also positional apnea would affect the airway within the throat I believe, so either inlet is affected in that case. Because it's a 2 inlet into one airway.
Things like enlarged tongue base might have a bias toward mouth restriction maybe.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - k888 - 12-23-2023
I feel a restriction in breathing with chin tuck, whether through the nose or the mouth. They seem the same, but both compromised.
RE: I think positional apnea is only a problem for mouth breathers. - Old Mike - 12-24-2023
There is clear medical evidence regarding the existence of positional apnea, i.e. the observed evidence that some patients experience most of their events while in a particular position (mostly supine). Similarly, many experience clusters of events in particular sleep stages (most commonly during REM sleep). On the other hand, as far as I can see, there are no supporting studies for "chin tucking", although it seems to be accepted as such by most here. I remain sceptical until such time as I see supporting evidence (published, peer reviewed studies in reputable medical journals). It does appear though that many here have benefitted from using a soft cervical collar. For most, that may be enough, but, if you are blessed (maybe cursed!) with a scientific background, one always seeks understanding. Only with scientific study and better understanding, can therapies be improved and better tailored to individual needs.