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Mouth breathing
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07-10-2017, 01:35 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
Thanks for the great info. Last night I tried the Xylomelt lozenge for first time and I think it will be helpful. I'm looking for a cervical neck support now.
Great website!
07-10-2017, 02:09 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
I find that wearing it a little snugger than others suggests works better -- for me. You don't want or need it to compress your neck though.
A rarely mentioned option is using an adult sized pacifier. I don't think that would work with a full face mask. I suspect that it triggers the tongue suck position in response.
07-10-2017, 05:08 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
Lol! That is terrific! I've never even heard of an "adult sized pacifier". I've used a mouth-guard before; I guess a pacifier would be a similar concept.
07-10-2017, 05:41 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
I had not heard of it either! Apparently they have some uses in what I will refer to as adult games. Take care in how far you Google that.
07-10-2017, 08:10 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
Looked for a collar this weekend, apparently Wally World doesn't stock them in the stores, but I did find one at Walgreens that is a "one size fits (most)"
Item 323862 W10403-0915-L It's about $20. Supposedly fits 11-20" necks. It's a little tall, BUT it has a drawstring pull at the front that allows you to cinch the front down a couple of inches.
-- Rich
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07-10-2017, 08:33 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
Good luck using the using the method's Bonjour listed. I personally tried most of those and was still unable to resolve my dry mouth. I use Xylimelts (tablets) and a 3M tape that is gentle on the lips. It is the only thing that has worked for me. I hope you are able to find a good solutions.
RE: Mouth breathing
The 3M tape is good. I buy it 3 rolls at a time from Amazon. One roll last quite a while. My main problem with it is that sneezing is very awkward and uncomfortable when taped up. I also have to remember to kiss my wife goodnight before I apply the tape.
07-10-2017, 10:24 PM
RE: Mouth breathing
I use the collar pictured above. Works great for me.
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07-11-2017, 07:33 AM
RE: Mouth breathing
Huge difference with the collar.
ZERO large leaks last night, and did not wake up with drymouth at all.
-- Rich
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