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New board member from Germany
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RE: New board member from Germany
Many thanks for your nice words.

I have already learned from a German board that I do not have to accept the standard equipment. It may take a while but I'm pretty sure that I will find the best solution shortly.

I wake up very often with an extremely dry mouth. Last night I woke up and realized that my mouth was slightly open. This may also be the reason for the high leakage. I think I have to buy a strap in order to avoid the mouth breathing.
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RE: New board member from Germany
Guten morgen, Herr Köbes,

Welcome


A chin strap (Google for Ruby chin strap) or a soft cervical collar are both effective approaches for helping with mouth breathing.

Before trying those, you might also want to try the tongue technique described in my signature below.
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RE: New board member from Germany
Guten Abend Mr. Sheepish

I think the tongue technique take some time to learn.
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RE: New board member from Germany
Yes, and being determined and intent upon it really helps.  I haven't managed to make it work for me unless I am conscious.  As soon as I drift off, I lose all tone and I get the air rushing out of my open mouth.  Yet, many report here that they have eventually mastered the technique and can maintain a closed mouth in their sleep, or at least an elevated tongue that won't let the air past it.

Good luck to you.
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