Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
Has anyone tried this mask? Well, not really a mask I guess. It's a device that snaps onto your upper teeth and 2 hoses come off it that goes up your nose. I guess they are nasal pillows. I'm not sure I want to sleep with something in my mouth. But I'd love to get rid of the straps, etc. What do you guys think?
Liz1961
Liz1961
Hmm. I don't know if I want something attached to my teeth like that. For that matter, the nose pillows were the first mask i tried and I hated them! I finally ended up with a full face mask which isn't perfect and yes I do have to adjust the straps if I happen to wake up, but if I should happen to breathe through my mouth I'm not losing any of the air from the CPAP and should I catch a cold, as I did last winter I will still be able to breathe through my mouth and benefit from the machine at the same time.
I too would be curious to hear from anyone that has tried the rig you speak of.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I looked this up and I'm not sure what I think...I love the idea, but I still tend to open my mouth at night so how would it stay in? I wish we could try every style available without having to pay for it so that we can truly find the best equipment for us. Each of us are unique and what works for one, doesn't for another.
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
I was thinking that the people who supply the machine and masks, hoses, etc. might bring out the CPAP Pro if I ask them to and I can at least see if I like it....even for a minute or 2 in my living room lol Of course this would have to be a product that they carry. I have a sore tooth and I'm afraid the snap on mouth piece will bother that tooth. *sigh* I wish I knew what to do........
I started out with a mask that covered my nose but not my mouth. So I'm not sure what you use Liz.
As for keeping your mouth closed, the ad for the Pro says you can buy a chin strap for use with this.
Liz1961
Liz1961
I started with the pillows and then went to the nose only mask. I loved that one but was opening my mouth. I tried taping my mouth shut. Didn't work. I got a chin strap which keeps my jaw shut, but still doesn't stop my lips from opening and letting air out. lol I now use a full face mask which covers both my mouth and nose.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My first mask had the nasal pillows and I did like it at first, then it started to cause pain and I had to switch to a different mask. I'm not sure I could handle something attatched to my teeth! I've recently changed my mask to a full face mask due to difficulty breathing through my nose at night. I have chronic sinusitis and am frequently stuffed up. This causes me to breath through my mouth. So, I've just started using the full face mask and so far I like it. I'm hoping to be able to really start using my CPAP as I've had it for nearly 10 yrs now and haven't gotten much use out of it. I'd really love to be able to know what it's like to wake up feeling rested!!
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
I hope you can start using your mask every night now. Sleep Apnea is a killer. It's messes up your heart. I hope you can use it and get a good nights sleep every night ;)