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Sleep collar advice - ejbpesca - 02-10-2023

I am seeking out a neck collar to prevent chin tucking during sleep.  I have read Wiki and posts here about chin tucking and success stories collar use to lower AHI.  Shopping reveals a huge amount of collars and sizes.  Some advice on how to choose one would be appreciated.

I wore a Futuro for a couple of months after surgery years ago.  I hope to find one not so bulky as the Futuro.

Of the latest collars available, does anyone have suggestions what brand/model does well?  I see there is one that covers half way round, the rest being a strap around the back of the neck.

I understand this is just friendly advice, not pro medical opinion.


RE: Sleep collar advice - megabill - 02-16-2023

I am relatively new to this forum.  I too have been advised to get a collar.


I am interested in the answer to this post as well.


RE: Sleep collar advice - CorruptAlligator - 02-16-2023

I would go to local Walgreens or CVS and purchase their standard size and go from there. If it fits fine, or if you need to size up or down.


RE: Sleep collar advice - fly by night - 02-16-2023

I am in the same situation. However, I shopped my Walmart, Target, CVS, RiteAid, and Walgreens, and none of them had collars in stock.

So, yesterday I attempted to measure the size I needed (neck diameter and chin to chest), and ordered one off of eBay. I figure for less than $10, if the first doesn't work out, it will help me figure out what to buy next.

We'll see how it goes. Best luck to you.


RE: Sleep collar advice - Sleeprider - 02-16-2023

Please be sure to look through the Other Reviews Forum for member reviews of soft cervical collars http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Forum-Other-Product-Reviews
Some of these are also linked from the Soft Cervical Collar wiki in the Reviews section. http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Cervical_Collar