Sleep Apnea Mouthpieces

[HereIStand]

I have sleep apnea. Has anyone had any success with mouthpieces for treating this?

 

[Presbyterian Continuist]

I have sleep apnea. Has anyone had any success with mouthpieces for treating this?

My 26yr old daughter has the same condition. She uses a sleep machine with a mouthpiece, which works well. She is used to it and it does not disturb her sleep. The sleep machine was provided free of charge by our local health authority.

 

[Denadii]

I have sleep apnea. Has anyone had any success with mouthpieces for treating this?

I've had sleep apnea all of my life...I've used several different devices but the best I've ever used was a CPAP....Now I sleep, Now I rest...A CPAP lasts for about five years and I'm on my forth one. Personally I do not recommend any other device... The hardest thing I had to learn was "Don't try to kiss your wife once you put on the mask.. She really doesn't like that. LOL

 

[Zoii]

I have sleep apnea. Has anyone had any success with mouthpieces for treating this?

has she tried a nasal mask?

 

[Humble me Lord]

I have sleep apnea also. Due to a nasal surgery, I don't get much air through one side of my sinus. They tried fitting me with the nose only CPAP mask, didn't work, just like I told them.. The mask over mouth and nose worked wonders for me, though it did take some getting used to. I now feel well rested after about 7 hours of sleep. It has retrained my body and I don't use it all the time anymore.

 

[HereIStand]

has she tried a nasal mask?

It's me (a guy) with the sleep apnea. I have tried the CPAP. It's just such a hassle to clean and wear, but not a mask. Is there one that you know of?

 

[Humble me Lord]

Never tried a mouthpiece. The springy strips that adhere to the outside of the nose, opening the nasal passages helped a little.

 

[Bible Highlighter]

I have sleep apnea. Has anyone had any success with mouthpieces for treating this?

The problem with mouth pieces for some people is that they feel like they are pushing your teeth around. The best option (especially for loud snoring) is an air machine that uses a mask that covers the nose and mouth called CPAP (i.e. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

 

[Humble me Lord]

have you looked up nasal prong CPAP masks?

 

[HereIStand]

I have sleep apnea also. Due to a nasal surgery, I don't get much air through one side of my sinus. They tried fitting me with the nose only CPAP mask, didn't work, just like I told them.. The mask over mouth and nose worked wonders for me, though it did take some getting used to. I now feel well rested after about 7 hours of sleep. It has retrained my body and I don't use it all the time anymore.

Thank you. I have a CPAP mouth and nose mask. Guess I need to breakdown and use it.

 

[archer75]

Both my parents use them. Lifesavers, lifechangers. I say follow through, do whatevers the doctors say, use it.

 

[Zoii]

It's me (a guy) with the sleep apnea. I have tried the CPAP. It's just such a hassle to clean and wear, but not a mask. Is there one that you know of?

Theres a full nose/mouth mask and a nasal mask. I suggest you go back to your Dr and discuss some options. If you have sleep apnoea your going to feel fatigued all the time and snore. You should continue with your CPAP. I dont know what your BMI is but it helps enormously if you can attain a normal BMI.

 

[HereIStand]

Theres a full nose/mouth mask and a nasal mask. I suggest you go back to your Dr and discuss some options. If you have sleep apnoea your going to feel fatigued all the time and snore. You should continue with your CPAP. I dont know what your BMI is but it helps enormously if you can attain a normal BMI.

Thanks. Good point on the BMI. I'm probably heavier (at 6' 0'' 195 lbs) than I should be. One excuse that I have for not losing weight is that I have colitis. It's been under control for a couple of years now, but in the past I've dropped serious weight during a flare-up. I don't like the idea of not having pounds to lose.