(11-16-2021, 05:10 AM)Mike Parker Wrote: Thank you for your very detailed report ,a lot to take in there, I'm on to it.
Tempted to try taping mouth closed for a prolonged period and actually just had a nap using basic masking tape which remarkably stayed put and peeled of without any discomfort. Willing to try anything and if taping solves the problem would like to hear from anyone who feels it is a solution
Mike, I tried for years to combat mouth leaks with the tongue technique, cervical collar, chin strap and full face mask. I'm now a convert to mouth taping.
I've used Somnifix strips and they work well as long as you make sure to clean the area around your mouth well before applying the strips -- facial oil or a scruffy beard will interfere with the strip's ability to adhere to your face.
I've recently shifted to a low-cost alternative that also works very well: Cover-Roll Stretch tape by Leukoplast. It comes in a 2" x 10 yard roll and each evening I cut a 3" long piece which I then trim to a piece that is 1.5" wide. I fold the piece in half and cut a small oval opening in the middle about 0.25" at it's widest, just in case I need to breath through my mouth for some reason during the night (e.g., nasal congestion). I fold a tiny bit of one corner over to give me a finger-hold in the morning to make removal easy.
I find both the Somnifix strips and the Cover-Roll Stretch tape comfortable to use.
Somnifix strips are super easy to use because each strip is already cut to size and has a little hole in the middle, but a box of 28 strips costs about $20. Using Cover-Roll Stretch tape is a little fussier because you have to create the strips yourself from the roll, but after a few nights you get the cutting to size, etc. down and it's really pretty quick (a minute or so for me), and each roll goes a very long way (10 yards = 120 strips of 3"). I got 2 rolls for about $20 online.
There are some on the forum who strongly advocate against mouth taping, but for me it has solved my years-long battle with mouth leaks. There are several videos online that discuss this topic; you may find it useful to watch them.
Good luck!
AndyB