Mouth Pieces for Sleep Apnea

wondering · Nov 17, 2020

Anyone been officially diagnosed with mild apnea, tried CPAP and just couldn't tolerate any mask. Then, try a mouthpiece and have success?

Renman23 · Nov 17, 2020

No, mouthpiece wasnt effective... there is a MULTITUDE of masks... you get used to them, and once you start REALLY sleeping again, youll thank a Diety of your choice for them

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Nelson Vergel · Nov 17, 2020

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wondering · Nov 18, 2020

Renman23 said:
No, mouthpiece wasnt effective... there is a MULTITUDE of masks... you get used to them, and once you start REALLY sleeping again, youll thank a Diety of your choice for them

Ive tried 3 masks and haven't found one yet. Willing to try again. I'm a mouth-breather, so the nasal pillows didn't give me enough air. I'm a side sleeper and the face masks either shift enough to lose the seal OR if I do fall asleep I sometimes drool juts a bit - and when you have that mask on, drool starts flying around and there is no drying it in the middle of the night.

I have slight apnea - nothing insane. But, my sleep doc said I would very likely feel better if I used a CPAP. I have tried absolutely everything for ED and libido and nothing has worked for 25 years.

Renman23 · Nov 18, 2020

Finding the right mask can be tough... take a look @ this one...

Respironics DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear

Comfortable, lightweight frame Minimal facial coverage Unique design allows airflow to release quiet and gentle

www.thecpapshop.com

I'd also suggest try wearing the mask , disconnected , while you're watching TV of working on the computer... pretty soon you may find you're noticing it less and less.

Good luck

UCFguy01 · Nov 18, 2020

I snored pretty bad when starting injections and my doc thinks it raised my HCT. I tried a mouth piece and it worked, but it made my teeth hurt the next morning so I wasn't a huge fan to be honest. My snoring went away and my HCT lowered on it's own so i don't need to use the mouth piece any longer.

DFW Guy · Nov 18, 2020

i tried the mouthpiece and it stopped my snoring and apnea however i started drooling and i developed a fungal infection (angular cheilitis) in the corner of my mouth. i then switched to dermal tape across my mouth and found it to work better and more comfortably.

wondering · Nov 18, 2020

DFW Guy said:
i tried the mouthpiece and it stopped my snoring and apnea however i started drooling and i developed a fungal infection (angular cheilitis) in the corner of my mouth. i then switched to dermal tape across my mouth and found it to work better and more comfortably.

Interesting. You tried a CPAP first and similar problems?

wondering · Nov 18, 2020

Renman23 said:
Finding the right mask can be tough... take a look @ this one...

Respironics DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear

Comfortable, lightweight frame Minimal facial coverage Unique design allows airflow to release quiet and gentle

www.thecpapshop.com

I'd also suggest try wearing the mask , disconnected , while you're watching TV of working on the computer... pretty soon you may find you're noticing it less and less.

Good luck

I have this one.

Renman23 · Nov 19, 2020

wondering said:
I have this one.

I would suggest going to the site and browsing... find something you can live with

DFW Guy · Nov 19, 2020

wondering said:
Interesting. You tried a CPAP first and similar problems?

i did not try a CPAP first. i bought a wrist-wearable sleep monitor and began tracking my sleep. my girlfriend has told me that i snored. so the snoring and apnea led me to try a dental device first. it worked well save for the drooling. i then switched to the tape and was shocked that i could awake the next morning with no clue that i even have tape over my mouth until i ready try drink a cup of coffee.

DixieWrecked · Nov 20, 2020

wondering said:
Ive tried 3 masks and haven't found one yet. Willing to try again. I'm a mouth-breather, so the nasal pillows didn't give me enough air. I'm a side sleeper and the face masks either shift enough to lose the seal OR if I do fall asleep I sometimes drool juts a bit - and when you have that mask on, drool starts flying around and there is no drying it in the middle of the night.

I have slight apnea - nothing insane. But, my sleep doc said I would very likely feel better if I used a CPAP. I have tried absolutely everything for ED and libido and nothing has worked for 25 years.

I have the resmed F20 mask. I like it.

Nelson Vergel · Feb 6, 2021

Novel Sleep Apnea Device OK'd

And patients don't have to sleep with this one

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wondering · Feb 7, 2021

Nelson Vergel said:
Novel Sleep Apnea Device OK'd

And patients don't have to sleep with this one

www.medpagetoday.com

Awesome. Will ask my sleep doc about it. My AHI is under 15.

Nelson Vergel · Oct 4, 2024

As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

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Dr.V.P.C. · Oct 4, 2024

I used a personal compounded mouthpiece for 5 years and it worked until i began snoring even with it. Then my only choice was CPAP qitch i am for the last 3 years ( and love it)