Nasal vs. Full Face CPAP Masks: Make The Switch!
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- If you're comfortable using a full-face mask and it works well for you, feel free to continue using it. However, if you find it challenging, try a nasal-style mask, even if you've been labelled a 'mouth breather.' Try using mouth tape while watching this video. If you can comfortably make it through to the end, you'll likely manage to sleep with a nasal mask. When I fitted masks, I didn't initially mention the full-face option-it was a last resort for those struggling with other styles. It can take 2-4 weeks to break the lousy mouth breathing habits, and I've shared some pro tips to help make the switch easier. Cheers
Many companies provide a 30-day mask guarantee, which can work to your advantage. Consider waiting until it's time to replace your full-face mask, and then try a nasal-style mask. If it doesn't suit your needs, you can easily exchange it for a new full-face mask under the guarantee.
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No, some have allergies or other reasons their nasal passages are blocked. If I don’t use nasal sprays, it’s game over.
Hey, Nicko, did you know you have a follower who is an ENT surgeon at a hospital in London? I just watched his most recent video, apologizing for his prior video warning against using mouth tape. He featured this video on his screen and said he values you content. His name is Vik Veer.
I have worn the nasal mask since the beginning with a Chin Strap. I have narrow nasal passages and even if i am fully clogged, after a few minutes, the nasal passage open up. Way to go.
A piece of Cover Roll tape to keep my mouth closed + Bleep Eclipse “mask” = CPAP success for me !
Way to go! I would dare to say that all professional snorers are mouth breathers. I know I was. Once I started the CPAP journey I became aware of the fact that I was mouth breathing regularly through the day too!! The term "mouth breather" is not a compliment here in Canada. Open mouth breathing is not compatible with successful CPAP therapy. You will be getting huge leakage numbers. I tried a chinstrap. Your jaw will drop down and back while you sleep, eliminating the promised advantage of the strap. I tried a cervical collar. Looking for taller and firmer models to force my mouth closed. Who wants to sleep with an Elizabethan collar. I am not Henry 8th. Beyond messing with weird hardware I was also cranking face mask straps so tight that it would take till well after lunch for the lines to disappear. Co-workers would question the lines on my face. I told them I flew high altitude reconaissance aircraft overnight. Eventually I tried a P10 nasal pillows mask with mouth tape. Success at last. I was amazed by how small and light the mask was. No face lines. NO HUGE LEAKAGE!!! It took about 3 months for the new habit placing my tongue against the roof of my mouth and keeping the stupid thing closed to become permanent. I could now sleep all night without a collar or strap or tape. Just my nasal pillows mask. I traded up to the P30I. Success is sweet. Now when I travel my Airmini with the P10 mask is all I need. A funny fact. If you breathe through your open mouth long enough your mucus production goes way up and you do end up clogging your nose. Colds, allergies, COVID and anything you might imagine have never stopped me from sleeping every night for 8.75 hours with my pillows mask.
I have two questions, one, why do you always pick someone who's sleep problems are not that bad and show them getting better? It would make more sense to me to pick someone who sleep chart looks absolutely horrible , AHIs in the 20s, and show THEM getting better. Also how did this guy know all this information to switch to a nasal pillow? Did someone contact him and say "Hey, here's what you need to do to fix your problem"? That's kind of what I thought when I joined the pro version of your website. I see this video shows one way to fix leak rates, but how did this one guy get that information?
OK, as a new pro member to SleepHQ, I certainly do appreciate all the info and knowledge I have gained from the vids and chat in the community. I have a F&P Evora, the most comfortable full face I have found in my 13 years of CPAP. I don't like the full face, discomfortable on a number of planes, but I do sleep notably better on the CPAP than not, so I have forced myself to tolorate it. My experience with the providers has been poor at best, and I have gained and used the knowledge, far more than all my providers combined, on SleepHQ vids, and community to make some adjustments, over the past two weeks, I have had better sleep than the past 14 years of using CPAP. I do have a problem breathing through my nose. Having watched this vid closely several times< I have come to some conclusions. I may be a mouth breather by bad habit. The tips Nicko gave may very well make using a nasal possible. The prior nasal I was given does not work for me as I was NEVER fitted, given any use instructions or told about pressure and or temp and humidity changes. Thanks Nicko for this and all the other important vids that give us great info we can use for better sleep. Keep them coming!!
N30i and never looked back.
Are you gonna do a full review of the F40?
Tried full face for a few nights and threw it away. I’ve used nasal pillows for the last 5 years and staying with them.
This is an incredible video. It should be mandatory for patients who are struggling with a leak. Well done mate.
I am in the process of switching, perfect timing.
Thanks again for the info, Uncle Nicko. Legend!
Great video. I've been thinking about it for months and even have the nasal pillow mask ready after watching your previous videos but was too scared to try it. You've convinced me enough to switch and am going to give it a go tonight .
WOW! Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. It really helps to understand 😍
Thank you so much! I've been using the AirCurve 10 for 4-5 years now. I did well with the N30i until they changed the design and eliminated the hard plastic back side of the mask. The new soft ones just roll right up my face at night. So I tried the P30i on the Pillows settings but it would blow my mouth open and Id have super dry mouth. All my fillings have fallen out!! So I tried the F30I but even with a chin strap, my jaw would fall back and I'd end up with the bottom part of the mask in my mouth and the top part blasting my eyeballs. I watched this video yesterday, used the P30i on full face setting and zero leaks, zero AHI, no dry mouth, no blasted eyeballs, it was glorious! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Edit: I now use a soft cervical collar instead of the chin strap, works much better.
Wow so much great info I will listen to it again tomorrow. Thanks so much
Best tips ever, I must say ❤
Wow, this worked and without mouth tape! Thank you.