RE: Newb with Questions
Wow! Thanks so much for your comments. I will check out a collar and look into raising the pressure.
If I wear a collar, does that mean I no longer need to wear a full face mask? Is it possible that something less would also be effective?
RE: Newb with Questions
I wear a collar but still need a full face mask. For some, the collar prevents mouth breathing but not for me. A pillow tucked unddr the chin can be effective but can easly slip out of place. If you sleep on your back you may just need a thinner pillow. If you go to the link it mentions anti-snore wedges.
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RE: Newb with Questions
Understood! Thanks for helping!
RE: Newb with Questions
Understood! Thanks for helping!
RE: Newb with Questions
I’m on the same boat as Melman. I use a FFM and a collar. The collar seems to encourage breathing through my nose, but it doesn’t eliminate mouth breathing completely.
John
RE: Newb with Questions
Thanks for the feedback. I'll try it tonight once my doctor has increased the minimum pressure. Just putting on the ffm and collar, it was little claustrophobic. I'm still adjusting to wearing the mask...some nights better than others. How much of an adjustment is adding the collar?
RE: Newb with Questions
The adjustment to a collar is going to vary a lot from one person to another, so you'll just need to see how it goes. Of course, you'll also want to see whether it busts up those clusters.
Another option is a "snore collar," e.g. a Dr. Dakota or Eliminator. Those have a firmer collar in the front and a strap across the back half.
RE: Newb with Questions
Thanks! I’m going to check out the Eliminator.