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Air in mouth
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06-16-2017, 07:19 AM
Air in mouth
I normally sleep on my side but when i have tried to sleep on my back my mouth fills full of air and my lips pouf it out. What causes this.?
06-16-2017, 09:46 AM
RE: Air in mouth
Same thing happens to me! We lose our seal, with the tongue, to the roof of our mouth!
06-16-2017, 11:09 AM
RE: Air in mouth
Exactly! What is happening to your cheeks is what happens to your airway and is why we use CPAP.
06-17-2017, 03:45 AM
RE: Air in mouth
I get this to, I am a week in with treatment and simply trying not to do it (wake, shut mouth, change position). It's not happening enough for a full face mask (yet) but if this a big problem I understand that will certainly cure it. You could try a chin strap, anyone got experience of using one, or recommend one for comfort?
06-17-2017, 04:33 AM
RE: Air in mouth
Hi Tubster
Welcome to the forum. I am quite new myself being 2 months into my treatment. I started with a FFM but graduated to nasal pillows which I much prefer. I have a soft cervical collar, bought online. This stops my chin from tucking into my chest as I fall asleep thereby causing OSAs. I do the tongue trick (tongue tip at the top teeth and keeping the tongue pressed against the roof of mouth) to keep my mouth shut as I used to be a mouth breather due to OSA and mouth breathing to compensate. I do not succeed in keeping my mouth shut all the time. You can buy a chin strap from Resmed, perhaps online but definitely from the shop in London. I have not used the chin strap but am looking into it as with a firmer memory foam pillow. Due to the physical construction of my upper airway, I have to have the help of these aids. Best of luck in your therapy. AI
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