02-23-2022, 01:51 AM
RE: chin strap v mouth tape
Agreed. 9 months of using the FFM (different types) >>>> desert mouth whenever the leaks recur. Did manage to control this with the right size headgear and correct pillow set up, but the FFM gave me other problems.
With a nasal pillow (P30i) I can only achieve low leak rates if I (i) use a neck collar, and (ii) mouth tape and (iii) correct pillow set up and (iv) with the Tongue Trick you will find discussed on this board: (just go to the Search page)
For me the Soft Cervical reduces chin tucking due to flexion, lateral flexion and rotation of the neck and narrowing of the airways. Much lower FL, therefore much lower pressure spikes and therefore far fewer leak problems.
Somnifix: too narrow, hole in the middle is a great idea but too small.
I too am pretty much converted to the BSN Fixomull for sensitive skin. It is pretty pricey, bulk buy online. Major benefit is I can use each 12 cm strip for up to 6 nights in a row. It's very easy to remove, and sticks really well. No damage to the skin, remember to use some lip balm (lip ice/chapstick) to the sensitive part of the lips. I cut a small vent hole in the middle, that is pretty much my set up for the moment.
Chin straps never worked for me I tried them all and modified them this way and that.
This is all very personal and needs trial and error. Definitely worth persevering.
Let us know how you get on!
With a nasal pillow (P30i) I can only achieve low leak rates if I (i) use a neck collar, and (ii) mouth tape and (iii) correct pillow set up and (iv) with the Tongue Trick you will find discussed on this board: (just go to the Search page)
For me the Soft Cervical reduces chin tucking due to flexion, lateral flexion and rotation of the neck and narrowing of the airways. Much lower FL, therefore much lower pressure spikes and therefore far fewer leak problems.
Somnifix: too narrow, hole in the middle is a great idea but too small.
I too am pretty much converted to the BSN Fixomull for sensitive skin. It is pretty pricey, bulk buy online. Major benefit is I can use each 12 cm strip for up to 6 nights in a row. It's very easy to remove, and sticks really well. No damage to the skin, remember to use some lip balm (lip ice/chapstick) to the sensitive part of the lips. I cut a small vent hole in the middle, that is pretty much my set up for the moment.
Chin straps never worked for me I tried them all and modified them this way and that.
This is all very personal and needs trial and error. Definitely worth persevering.
Let us know how you get on!
