RE: Opening mouth with P10?
(04-10-2022, 03:43 PM)rogerncormier74 Wrote: How are the p10s updated? Do the straps look any different than they did before?
The earlier P10s used the split head strap separation to control the mask tension. The newer P10 design has an actual adjustable head strap.
RE: Opening mouth with P10?
Oh nice. I had no idea. And yes, I do have the split version.
I think I will try one of my Dreamwear full face tonight and see if it changes my numbers at all.
That would be a good indication on mouth leaking I imagine.
And Dave, no problem. I have been learning a lot also. A lot to take in, but great information.
I'm sure it will get easier with time
Roger
04-10-2022, 07:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-10-2022, 08:00 PM by clownbell.)
RE: Opening mouth with P10?
May I suggest that perhaps OP does not need a FFM??
I had a mouth leak that even FFMs would not stop. Plus they are not comfortable. It seems that my jaw falls open during the night due to muscles relaxing. I tried several FFMs and chin straps, all not acceptable. Finally I tried mouth taping, and that solved the problem. I use the 2" wide MedVance silicone tape made for the purpose and available at Ama***. It seals well and removes without taking a layer of skin along.
I am not saying that taping will work for everyone. But I am saying don't assume FFM is the only solution. Good luck.
RE: Opening mouth with P10?
(04-10-2022, 07:54 PM)clownbell Wrote: May I suggest that perhaps OP does not need a FFM??
I had a mouth leak that even FFMs would not stop. Plus they are not comfortable. It seems that my jaw falls open during the night due to muscles relaxing. I tried several FFMs and chin straps, all not acceptable. Finally I tried mouth taping, and that solved the problem. I use the 2" wide MedVance silicone tape made for the purpose and available at Ama***. It seals well and removes without taking a layer of skin along.
I am not saying that taping will work for everyone. But I am saying don't assume FFM is the only solution. Good luck.
I am definitely not hoping to go full face mask. They didn't work for me last time I used my cpap before now. 2 years ago. Only recently started again.
I am going to try the full face for a test tonight to see the results I get, but the description you gave of yourself sounds very much like me.. And no FFM really worked well for me.
I'm really hoping I can get away with just using the non-full face masks. Either through chin strap, taping or something else.
Thanks.
