Those of you who use FFMs - are your mouths open w mask on?
I did start ResMed scan and sleepyhead. Both look bad as far as I can tell, but seriously - too complicated to figure out....TIA!
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new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
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02-15-2018, 12:49 PM
new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
I have a Respironics "brick" as someone here termed it. Using a Tap Pap nasal pillow mask and taping my mouth, I had actually gotten pretty comfortable using it all night and felt pretty good in mornings. But I was determined to get an auto machine so purchased a ResMed Autosense 10 for Her ($883 OOP!). I can't seem to get things figured out w this machine. For several nights I used it w the Tap Pap, but would take it off (the ResMed) and put the Respironics back on in the night.... (should have made notes those mornings...). Then I saw the dentist who says the Tap Pap is going to make my dicey bite and teeth issues much worse, so I went back to a Brevida I had tried. No dice. I felt so awful I went back to the Tap Pap, but last night took it off after 4 hrs bc of so much phlegm in throat. I feel like holy ________ today. Realize I felt like this for literally years. So hard to figure out what to do while exhausted.
Those of you who use FFMs - are your mouths open w mask on? I did start ResMed scan and sleepyhead. Both look bad as far as I can tell, but seriously - too complicated to figure out....TIA!
02-15-2018, 01:05 PM
RE: new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
I used to feel (past tense) that every CPAP user should have a FFM (Full Face Mask) for use when sick and clogged up. I seemed logical. Now I believe that unless you are an incorrigible mouthbreather the nasal/pillow mask will just power thru the crap and be better than a FFM.
BUT some find a FFM is just better for them and use them exclusively. Remember the BEST mask is the one that works for you. Fred
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02-15-2018, 02:03 PM
RE: new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
My question is whether the mouth is open w a FFM. Air in mouth/on teeth all night like that is terrible for teeth.. I already have issues going on... this is just f-------- overwhelming...
02-15-2018, 02:10 PM
RE: new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
No, you would want your mouth closed. Air that's escaping out your mouth isn't helping control events.
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02-15-2018, 02:12 PM
RE: new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
The phlegm may be from too much humidity. Make it manual instead of auto and decrease it by a digit until the situation corrects itself. Also, play with the hose temperature. Maybe it’s too warm for you. I developed a death rattle and lost my voice before I figured this out.
The mask might not be a factor in this situation. Humidity adjustments are needed to get it right no matter the mask.
02-15-2018, 02:18 PM
RE: new machine/phlegm in throat/FFMs
Is the mouth open with a FFM? Yeah it can be. Some people use a chin strap or soft cervical collar to keep the jaw from dropping open with a FFM.
The problem with a FFM and the jaw opening isn't mouth breathing. It's the mask breaking the seal at the bottom.
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