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Chalkie
Posts: 167 Threads: 36 Joined: Mar 2018
Machine: Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP
05-03-2021, 03:59 AM
Chin strap blocking mouth
Most nights I am finding that my chinstrap slides round and ends up partially or fully covering my mouth. This is despite my making sure it is positioned under my chin bedtime.
Is this dangerous?
Respironics Dreamstation Auto CPAP at 16 cm. fixed pressure.
ResMed AirFit F20 full face mask. 
CorruptAlligator
Posts: 343 Threads: 21 Joined: Feb 2021
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet
05-03-2021, 06:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-03-2021, 06:04 AM by CorruptAlligator.)
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
Wouldn't that mean it's not fitted to the right size? It's too large?
For me personally, my body is trying to chintuck, but unsucessfully and I notice I end up on my side.
Chalkie
Posts: 167 Threads: 36 Joined: Mar 2018
Machine: Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
It hadn't occurred to me they come in different sizes...will investigate.
Respironics Dreamstation Auto CPAP at 16 cm. fixed pressure.
ResMed AirFit F20 full face mask.
CorruptAlligator
Posts: 343 Threads: 21 Joined: Feb 2021
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet
05-03-2021, 06:25 AM
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
If you read the wiki. You have to measurr your neck circumference and fit it to that size. Like when men get fitted for shirt. They get their neck size measured.
You must get neck circumference and neck height fitted correctly or it will be ineffective if it slides around.The point is to keep your nexk stiff and not have it slide round that causes neck bending.
Chalkie
Posts: 167 Threads: 36 Joined: Mar 2018
Machine: Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP
05-03-2021, 01:51 PM
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
I see. I do use a SSC to stop neck bending though.
Respironics Dreamstation Auto CPAP at 16 cm. fixed pressure.
ResMed AirFit F20 full face mask.
pholynyk
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Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
05-03-2021, 03:25 PM
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
If your chin strap is a single loop that goes from your chin to the back of your head, I think it can easily slip upwards in front.
The chin strap I use has a strap over the top of my head and a strap that goes around to the back of my head. Once adjusted, it works very well. Admin Note:
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Chalkie
Posts: 167 Threads: 36 Joined: Mar 2018
Machine: Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP
05-04-2021, 04:13 AM
RE: Chin strap blocking mouth
It is a single loop, yes.
Respironics Dreamstation Auto CPAP at 16 cm. fixed pressure.
ResMed AirFit F20 full face mask.
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