As a mouth breather, but nose cushion user, I've taped for about 3 years now. I use the 3M Nexcare Sensitive skin tape, it's blue, on a blue spool. I tear it in half lengthwise & then about a 1.5 long strip. Put the strip up & down across my lips. Yes, sometimes there's a bit of leakage at the edges, but not enough to be an issue. If you really open your mouth, it pops off, so I'm not worried about an emergency. I don't use the humidifier. A spool is about $5-7 USD and lasts me about a year.
I hated it, I woke up every morning drooling (even if I poked a hole with my tweezers in the middle) or it was completely removed stuck to my shoulder. Instead I like somnifix set at all an angle, or Japanese anti-snore tape (goes on vertical). I just bought dryft to try, it's similar to somnifix but looks thinner. (Porous tape a third of an inch wide would work too, but that blue tape did not work as all for me, horizontal, diagonal or vertical. It also left me looking like I had thinly waxed my upper lip or used lipliner outside the line) for readers who are thinking about using blue tape, I've seen a lot of guys say it works for them (or use hostage tape™), I am female with a full lips (and I don't need to wax my upper lip 😏, I am a typical translucent ginger so my skin does redden/look irritated very quickly). I am also not a mega mouth breather, but I'm used to wearing a tap3 two piece dental appliance instead of cpap and it causes your mouth to slightly open so that's my trained sleep state). If you have a severe mouth breathing issue stronger tape might be necessary to keep you from opening (if you really really need strong tape imho it's better to switch to a full mask and see am ENT). Also, Jason (lankylefty) gets stubble so I think he's going to need a stronger product.
I’ve tried many, many kinds of tape, chin straps, etc. This tape coupled with reducing the humidity level is spot on. I’m sleeping like a baby and dreaming again - can’t remember how long its been since I’ve had a good nights sleep. THANK YOU, Clay
I started taping after watching Jasons older video. It helps. If you really want to understand what is going on I would highly recommend getting a “PAP” analysis. I just did this with Jason. Money well spent. I’m already making changes that are helping me! Doing a follow up with Jason in a few days.
I have been watching you for a couple years now. I bought the tape strips you showed in this video and was noticing that I had a TON of moisture in my mouth and on my lips by the tape. I am using a Resmed AirSense 10 with the climate tube. I had the humidifier on auto when I noticed this problem. I am changing the settings today to 1. Thank you so much for these videos. My sleep has improved so much just from watching them.!
@@conman20000 So, I quit using the mouth tape as I could not get rid of the nasty moisture around my lips and mouth. I went back to using the ResMed AirFit P-10 mask and a neck pillow. I turn the neck pillow to where the opening in the back and the fat part under my chin. I combined this setup with a good pillow and It has kept my mouth shut. The tape definetly kept me from waking with dry mouth, but I HATED the moisture around my mouth.
THANK YOU for this suggestion Jason. I tried the Cover Roll tape which works well to stick lips together, but don't like the fact that it's permeable and lets a little air in and out. I like to sleep on my back and still get a dry mouth with this tape in place because it stretches enough to let my lips separate slightly, even with a soft cervical collar, and thus allows that little bit of airflow through it, which adds up over the night. So I reverted to the one method that seems to work for me - put lips together, cover acroos mouth with a piece of one and a half inch wide athletic tape (Walgreen's...cheap) and then wrap a length of inch and a half wide self adhesive stretch bandage (like the stuff they put on after you have blood drawn - it's cheap online also) over the athletic tape and lapped a couple of inches in back of the neck to secure it, which keeps the non-breathable athletic tape in place all night.
I too use tape. I found what works for me is the 2 inch 3M Duropore. I buy it on Ebay for about 18 bucks for 6 10 yard rolls. If I use any kind of nasal mask I will blow any kind of tape right off my mouth. A couple of years ago I switched to a FP Simplus, full face mask. It may sound crazy but even with the full face mask I wake up with a dry, irritated throat. If I use tape and the full mask, my problems are solved.
I use a full face mask and also tape my mouth shut with 3M Transpore tape. It sticks like crazy so you really have to peel it off in the morning. Without the tape I get desert mouth! I also get chipmunk cheeks using the tape but I'm used to that. I do agree with you that the Somnifix is crap. That used to work for me when my settings were lower (9), but now that they go up to 13, I would wake up with the tape half off my face. Then I had an even worse problem! I was diagnosed with angular cheilitis! Symptoms include very painful sores in one or both corners of the mouth. Excess moisture on the lips or mouth can lead to the condition and usually little kids who drool get this! Oh man! Has anyone else had this happen? (whether diagnosed or not), That's when I started using the 3M transpore tape and it works like a charm!
I've been using Nexcare Sensitive tape for over a year with my humidification on auto and rarely have an issue with it coming loose. My trick is to make sure the whole area around my face is freshly cleaned with no moisturizer residue, then I purse my lips together and make sure my jaw is closed before applying the tape.
Dude, I already have that tape. I use it on my knees, under a non-flexible tape. If it plays well with my skin care, it could be great. Niko sent me over. I could have sworn I was subscribed but no. I am now.
I just started my cpap therapy and do open my mouth during sleep to snore... so i been using the 3M Transparent Transpore and its not very wide but it holds and used in Hospitals so its quality and holds awesome. and a hell of alot cheaper then the pre-cut made stuff... guess we all have to Macqyver something that works
Thanks for the cover-roll stretch take recommendation (a year ago). It was a total game changer. I sometimes use Leukotape P Sports Tape instead. It is highly similar to CRS, but is skin-colored and doesn't have an adhesive backing. For better or worse, it features a strong-hold zinc oxide adhesive, which is antibacterial and reportedly helps to maintain skin health.
Fully Thiccc. Have Australian version cover roll tape and 3m Nexcare as well. I cut 1cm slits in both as per your previous video and still had mouth leak. I switched back to Somnifix after that. I’ll give Cover Roll another go tonight without the slit and lower the humidity. Thanks Jason.
@@Freecpapadvice Thanks. I used cover roll with no slit and set the humidity to 3 and tube temp to 27. Woke up after 4 hours. I usually have humidity 4-6 to help with congestion. I’ll try again tonight without humidity and turn off the heated tube as it’s getting warm here. I’m 3 months in and struggling to get more than 4 hours a night. I’m wondering the humidity has been what I’ve been struggling with…
Was too afraid to try 0 humidity last night, so I tried 2 with a tube temp of 26 deg Celsius. I slept for 8 hours with the mask for the first time in I don’t remember. Maybe ever. 8 hrs usage. 1.7 events per hour. That’s fantastic for me! I did rip the tape off at some point, but slept all the way through regardless. That’s amazing for me. The skin on my nose was slightly greasy from humidity. Will try a humidity of 1 tonight. Thanks Jason!
FYI I have a big beard and the cover roll tape works great with it. The tape doesn’t rip my beard hair off or anything when I take it off in the morning. It still sticks to it and keeps my mouth shut all night.
I didn’t think about the humidifier getting the tape wet. While it hasn’t gotten wet enough to loosen the tape, I did notice it was wet around my mouth. I thought I started drooling but it’s probably just have my humidity too high.
1c made in China strip ,resell for dolla each. I’ve had trouble lately wth jaw drop on full face mask and giving me a headache and drying my throat out. May go nasal.
I was thinking I would need MORE humidity, because it's sending jets of air right up your nose. Good to know, I won't turn it up before going to bed tonight!
My wife is hypersensitive to any tape adhesive and mouth leaks have been a problem since she started CPAP therapy 10 months ago. She Hates full face masks. She is currently using an Air Fit N30i with the flat under the nose nasal mask, since the pillow style that enters the nostrils also hurts her. Our best answer so far to address mouth leaks is to fold a bandana into a triangle. Then continue folding in three inch segments until just a corner extends beyond the folds. Tie the folded bandana around the head and follow that up with a standard chin strap under the bandana and chin. The strap over the bandana firmly holds the bandana in place and in turn holds the lips closd. Win. A nice plus.... if she needs to talk she still can.
Good tip, Jason. I quit using tape because it kept getting wet and coming off and waking me up more than the mouth leaks were. Unfortunately I grew my beard back. Wish there was something for beards.
He suggested using denture cream. I began cpap befor Thanksgiving and I was bare faced. Started using tape I was ok until I started to grow out my facial hair. I turned to poly grip works like a charm. Word of warning stay away from extra strength fixident it tore up my lips.
I also found 3M paper tape works well. Another question? My Resmed Airsense 10 cpcp motor is going after less than 3 yrs. With the current supply issue, all my supplier can offer is the iBreeze or Luna machines. Are these any good? Wondering if I should risk mailing my Resmed unit for repair and hope it doesn't take 6 weeks.
@@njseverns That doesn’t sound good. Did you contact your DME supplier to come to your home and have a look at it?(sorry, I’m in US. If you are with a reputable company, they will have someone come out and check it. ). If you mailed it it would take some time . My machine ( AirCurve 10)gives me the message the motor life has been exceeded. My DME came to my home, checked it and said it’s ok, but it is drying out my mouth with high humidity and no leaks. I’m also wondering about getting a different brand other than Resmed and Phillips. Let us know what you decide to do and the outcome, please. Would be very interested. Thanks.
I had my titration sleep last night thank you for all your videos I went into it well educated they used a N30 nose mask I just focused on breathing through my nose the heated humidification really helped keep my nasal open best sleep in many years tech said I hit deep sleep and they think I was dreaming
I tried more humidity and warmer tube, but I ended up putting the humidity back to a lower setting. When it was a up, my ahi went up and I felt like crap, but since I put it down I’m back to feeling better. Maybe I’m built for drier air
Jason, I use a full face mask and I wake up with disgusting dry skin around the mouth from mouth breathing. When I use any type of nasal mask, even with mouth taping, I wake up feeling physically worse even with no leaks registered on OSCAR or the machine itself. Is tape useable even with a full face mask? I don't care that the point of a full face mask is that you CAN mouth breathe -- I don't WANT to mouth breathe as it leads to dry mouth, bad breath, etc,.
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THANK YOU! I will turn off my humidity tonight. I tried mouth taping 4-5 times and every time, I would wake up in the middle of the night with the tape falling off because it was all wet.
@@Freecpapadvice It was better without humidification. But, I did wake up at around 3:30 and the tape was coming off and a bit moist. I'm using Azazar Mouth Tape. I think it's too small so I ordered the stretch tape you suggest through Amazon since I couldn't find anything close to 2'' wide locally.
regular scotchtape is cheap is water proof last for a long time, easy to remove, cost about $2.00 a roll. If you need to get up or drink some water just put a new piece of tape on...
I've been taping for years. I tried those strips and they are trash. Not only do they have all the problems stated in the video, they smell like a hospital. The one thing I do is fold one edge of the tape on itself so I have a handy tab to grab in the morning. I also just use the auto setting on the humidity.
Mouth taping has helped me tremendously, but it's two steps forward, one step back -- now I have an issue with aerophagia. If it ain't one thing, it's another...
I just switched to a nasal mask and began taping my mouth shut. Never had a problem with aerophagia in the past, but same here! On a higher pressure setting, I could feel it going down my throat occasionally as I was falling asleep, like a lump. Then came the burping. 😵💫 I just want to sleep properly, universe, why is this so much to ask!
Hey Jason, love your videos they have been extremely informative and very entertaining. Much appreciated!! I have been taping at your recommendation for a couple of months now. It has really helped with the leaks. Had a recent sleep study and the tech told me taping was dangerous due to CO2 buildup. I asked him if that were the case for people who were not mouth breathers (did they build up CO@ as well since their mouths were shut) and he had no response. Needless to say, I took his concerns with a grain of salt. LL27, would appreciate any thoughts you might have on this issue!!! AND yes, Nikko sent me...congrats on reaching your goal!!!
Apply a moderate amount of your favorite lip ointment and that will usually create a barrier to the humidity loosening the tape. Also more comfortable removing the tape.
Totally agree. I apply a little lanolin nightly before taping with 3M Nexcare for Sensitive Skin (tried 3 other tapes before this one). Tape comes off easily. Other tapes, including Cover-Roll made my mouth look like I have escaped a kidnap attempt after being duct taped. LOL
I've had a Bread for 36 years so tapes out for me. Mama likes her Breaded boy! After 14 years I've switched from nasal pillows to a combination nasal slit and full mouth cover mask. I like it but my mouth is dryer, it doesn't stay completely closed and there's nothing like walking up and feeling like you've been walking in the Desert for a week with no water. I do like the fit of it but it gets in my way when I'm using my tablet at night to watch you. Don't worry it's only 3:30AM and I'm wide awake, a 5th of Kentucky Straight should take care of that for 8 to 10 hours! Just Kidding, honest, LOL! My hope is it's just bad because it's a major change and I've always for 14 years wore pillow masks, tried straps that did no good so maybe I'll grow into it. I just don't want to be parched anymore. Any other suggestions? A big thick thanks from one papper to another.
Hey Jason, I’ve taped mouth since I watched your video, it works well to reduce mouth leaking. I’m monitoring my o2 level, and it is fine. However, can mouth taping cause co2 retention?
I read in a forum the other day(I can't remember which one now), someone posted they use "poligrip strips", not the paste/gel goop, but the strips, has anyone used them? It sounds like a good solution for people like myself with full beards(weak chinners Lol).
I have a question, I’ve been on cpap for 10 yrs with a chinstrap. It had not helped me at all I feel dog tired and exhausted. I spent the last two days in bed the whole day sleeping because I was tired. I noticed on the my air app I have leaks per minute in the high 20s to all the way in the 50s. I hear a lot of people and doctors say to ignore it. But could this be why I’m so tired? I looked to see if my machine leaks and I can’t find leaks. The doctors are blaming it on my weight and even thought I might have narcolepsy. But I know it’s not either of those because my weight is because I’m to tired to do anything. What can I do to fix this?
What if you drool a lot (making little puddles) ?? Been noticing my air leaks are getting more and more. Or higher mL , some days no leaks. Per my sleep report i get emailed.
Desensitization. Wear it with tape when you are fully awake and there is no pressure to sleep. If you feel like you're not getting enough air....it's because you aren't getting enough air. Making sure you're on the correct pressure is very important when taping. APAP is almost always a no go.
Looking for your full face mask option with the tape. I tied the tape with the full face mask awhile back and I was ripping the skin off my lips. Ouch!!!
Hello Jason, Other than "The Gecko," do you have any recommendations for cushioned tape to help prevent rubbing on the bridge of the nose by nasal mask? Especially difficult to find for those with sensitive skin: No latex, rubber, plastic, etc. Thank you! :-)
I am nearly done my second CPAP trial am still trying to figure out what's right for me. I have been taping for almost a week now. I have yet to try a full face mask. Assuming I've had they're chin under control, what are the benefits of taping over using a full face mask?
Comfort honestly. I have tried so many masks and full face masks have just been so uncomfortable to me, but I am claustrophobic as well and it took me a very long time to even get used to a pillow mask
Man, I did so good the first night or two, but now even with tape, my mouth is just dropping open like it always did before. I already look like some kind of ugly weird bondage subject; I hate the idea that now I need even more gear just to keep my dang mouth closed. 🤣😭
I tried the tape and it was a joke. If you drool, even a tiny bit, these come right off. Luckily Amazon allowed me to return them because they aren't cheap.
I get this from Amazon cover roll stretch I highly recommend it to anyone matter of fact it's so good I have to put it on my skin and take it off a couple of times not on my face sometimes even my shirt a couple of times just the weekend the glue a little bit I really really like it I also crimp the left side so if I have to take it off in an emergency I have no trouble I think it's the best I've used all the rest that's okay you can thank me later
For the past two weeks I've had a perfect ResMed My Air score of 100 every night. Everything changed when I started using Cover-Roll Stretch tape after watching Jason's mouth taping video, especially the part starting at 1 min 55 secs. It only took me a night or two to adjust, now honestly it feels normal. There's very slight discomfort when pealing off the tape in the morning. Only regret is I had to shave off my beard😫. I'm definitely NOT suggesting everyone should try this, just that it sent my scores rocketing up to a perfect 100 on ResMed's My Air app EVERY night since I started taping. I pre-cut my strips 15 cm, 6", 3 squares, long. At about 2m 14s Jason mention putting a "dog ear" at one corner of the tape. As I cut longer than Jason that gives me room for a "fold back" at each end of the tape to facilitate removing the tape in the morning and if it ever became necessary to remove it during the night. Taping is working out much much better than I was expecting! Probably not for everyone but really great for me. ruclips.net/video/HgSdfsGe7zk/видео.html
As a mouth breather, but nose cushion user, I've taped for about 3 years now. I use the 3M Nexcare Sensitive skin tape, it's blue, on a blue spool. I tear it in half lengthwise & then about a 1.5 long strip. Put the strip up & down across my lips. Yes, sometimes there's a bit of leakage at the edges, but not enough to be an issue. If you really open your mouth, it pops off, so I'm not worried about an emergency. I don't use the humidifier. A spool is about $5-7 USD and lasts me about a year.
I hated it, I woke up every morning drooling (even if I poked a hole with my tweezers in the middle) or it was completely removed stuck to my shoulder.
Instead I like somnifix set at all an angle, or Japanese anti-snore tape (goes on vertical). I just bought dryft to try, it's similar to somnifix but looks thinner. (Porous tape a third of an inch wide would work too, but that blue tape did not work as all for me, horizontal, diagonal or vertical. It also left me looking like I had thinly waxed my upper lip or used lipliner outside the line) for readers who are thinking about using blue tape, I've seen a lot of guys say it works for them (or use hostage tape™), I am female with a full lips (and I don't need to wax my upper lip 😏, I am a typical translucent ginger so my skin does redden/look irritated very quickly). I am also not a mega mouth breather, but I'm used to wearing a tap3 two piece dental appliance instead of cpap and it causes your mouth to slightly open so that's my trained sleep state).
If you have a severe mouth breathing issue stronger tape might be necessary to keep you from opening (if you really really need strong tape imho it's better to switch to a full mask and see am ENT). Also, Jason (lankylefty) gets stubble so I think he's going to need a stronger product.
I’ve tried many, many kinds of tape, chin straps, etc. This tape coupled with reducing the humidity level is spot on. I’m sleeping like a baby and dreaming again - can’t remember how long its been since I’ve had a good nights sleep. THANK YOU, Clay
I started taping after watching Jasons older video. It helps. If you really want to understand what is going on I would highly recommend getting a “PAP” analysis. I just did this with Jason. Money well spent. I’m already making changes that are helping me! Doing a follow up with Jason in a few days.
I have been watching you for a couple years now. I bought the tape strips you showed in this video and was noticing that I had a TON of moisture in my mouth and on my lips by the tape. I am using a Resmed AirSense 10 with the climate tube. I had the humidifier on auto when I noticed this problem. I am changing the settings today to 1. Thank you so much for these videos. My sleep has improved so much just from watching them.!
Thank you for watching!
Got an update?
@@conman20000 So, I quit using the mouth tape as I could not get rid of the nasty moisture around my lips and mouth. I went back to using the ResMed AirFit P-10 mask and a neck pillow. I turn the neck pillow to where the opening in the back and the fat part under my chin. I combined this setup with a good pillow and It has kept my mouth shut. The tape definetly kept me from waking with dry mouth, but I HATED the moisture around my mouth.
Thanks!
THANK YOU for this suggestion Jason. I tried the Cover Roll tape which works well to stick lips together, but don't like the fact that it's permeable and lets a little air in and out. I like to sleep on my back and still get a dry mouth with this tape in place because it stretches enough to let my lips separate slightly, even with a soft cervical collar, and thus allows that little bit of airflow through it, which adds up over the night. So I reverted to the one method that seems to work for me - put lips together, cover acroos mouth with a piece of one and a half inch wide athletic tape (Walgreen's...cheap) and then wrap a length of inch and a half wide self adhesive stretch bandage (like the stuff they put on after you have blood drawn - it's cheap online also) over the athletic tape and lapped a couple of inches in back of the neck to secure it, which keeps the non-breathable athletic tape in place all night.
I too use tape. I found what works for me is the 2 inch 3M Duropore. I buy it on Ebay for about 18 bucks for 6 10 yard rolls. If I use any kind of nasal mask I will blow any kind of tape right off my mouth. A couple of years ago I switched to a FP Simplus, full face mask. It may sound crazy but even with the full face mask I wake up with a dry, irritated throat. If I use tape and the full mask, my problems are solved.
I use a full face mask and also tape my mouth shut with 3M Transpore tape. It sticks like crazy so you really have to peel it off in the morning. Without the tape I get desert mouth! I also get chipmunk cheeks using the tape but I'm used to that. I do agree with you that the Somnifix is crap. That used to work for me when my settings were lower (9), but now that they go up to 13, I would wake up with the tape half off my face. Then I had an even worse problem! I was diagnosed with angular cheilitis! Symptoms include very painful sores in one or both corners of the mouth. Excess moisture on the lips or mouth can lead to the condition and usually little kids who drool get this! Oh man! Has anyone else had this happen? (whether diagnosed or not), That's when I started using the 3M transpore tape and it works like a charm!
I've been using Nexcare Sensitive tape for over a year with my humidification on auto and rarely have an issue with it coming loose. My trick is to make sure the whole area around my face is freshly cleaned with no moisturizer residue, then I purse my lips together and make sure my jaw is closed before applying the tape.
Dude, I already have that tape. I use it on my knees, under a non-flexible tape. If it plays well with my skin care, it could be great.
Niko sent me over. I could have sworn I was subscribed but no. I am now.
Thanks Jason Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄
Merry Christmas to you too!
I just started my cpap therapy and do open my mouth during sleep to snore... so i been using the 3M Transparent Transpore and its not very wide but it holds and used in Hospitals so its quality and holds awesome. and a hell of alot cheaper then the pre-cut made stuff... guess we all have to Macqyver something that works
Thanks for the cover-roll stretch take recommendation (a year ago). It was a total game changer. I sometimes use Leukotape P Sports Tape instead. It is highly similar to CRS, but is skin-colored and doesn't have an adhesive backing. For better or worse, it features a strong-hold zinc oxide adhesive, which is antibacterial and reportedly helps to maintain skin health.
Much appreciated tip. I wake up with extremely dry mouth from the leaks. Definitely going to try.
Mouth taping 100% solved my dry mouth.
Fully Thiccc. Have Australian version cover roll tape and 3m Nexcare as well. I cut 1cm slits in both as per your previous video and still had mouth leak. I switched back to Somnifix after that. I’ll give Cover Roll another go tonight without the slit and lower the humidity. Thanks Jason.
Or even kill the humidity entirely just to get a result. Then move up from there.
@@Freecpapadvice Thanks. I used cover roll with no slit and set the humidity to 3 and tube temp to 27. Woke up after 4 hours. I usually have humidity 4-6 to help with congestion. I’ll try again tonight without humidity and turn off the heated tube as it’s getting warm here. I’m 3 months in and struggling to get more than 4 hours a night. I’m wondering the humidity has been what I’ve been struggling with…
Was too afraid to try 0 humidity last night, so I tried 2 with a tube temp of 26 deg Celsius. I slept for 8 hours with the mask for the first time in I don’t remember. Maybe ever. 8 hrs usage. 1.7 events per hour. That’s fantastic for me! I did rip the tape off at some point, but slept all the way through regardless. That’s amazing for me. The skin on my nose was slightly greasy from humidity. Will try a humidity of 1 tonight. Thanks Jason!
Cover roll is where its at! I do sometimes wake up with it sort of soaked with drool. Still, works great!
FYI I have a big beard and the cover roll tape works great with it. The tape doesn’t rip my beard hair off or anything when I take it off in the morning. It still sticks to it and keeps my mouth shut all night.
I didn’t think about the humidifier getting the tape wet. While it hasn’t gotten wet enough to loosen the tape, I did notice it was wet around my mouth. I thought I started drooling but it’s probably just have my humidity too high.
thanks for your efforts. can’t wait to see your full face mask version.
1c made in China strip ,resell for dolla each. I’ve had trouble lately wth jaw drop on full face mask and giving me a headache and drying my throat out. May go nasal.
Next video addresses this.
I was thinking I would need MORE humidity, because it's sending jets of air right up your nose. Good to know, I won't turn it up before going to bed tonight!
My wife is hypersensitive to any tape adhesive and mouth leaks have been a problem since she started CPAP therapy 10 months ago. She Hates full face masks. She is currently using an Air Fit N30i with the flat under the nose nasal mask, since the pillow style that enters the nostrils also hurts her. Our best answer so far to address mouth leaks is to fold a bandana into a triangle. Then continue folding in three inch segments until just a corner extends beyond the folds. Tie the folded bandana around the head and follow that up with a standard chin strap under the bandana and chin. The strap over the bandana firmly holds the bandana in place and in turn holds the lips closd. Win. A nice plus.... if she needs to talk she still can.
Can you provide a pic or illustration, I'm having a hard time visualizing?
Good tip, Jason. I quit using tape because it kept getting wet and coming off and waking me up more than the mouth leaks were. Unfortunately I grew my beard back. Wish there was something for beards.
He suggested using denture cream. I began cpap befor Thanksgiving and I was bare faced. Started using tape I was ok until I started to grow out my facial hair. I turned to poly grip works like a charm. Word of warning stay away from extra strength fixident it tore up my lips.
@@davidgaitan4546 yeah, I saw that episode… it just looked so gross. Haha. Thanks.
Well.....it IS gross!!! 😄
@@mikepierson3097 gross but it works.
Paper tape works well too and very is on skin. Use heavy moisturizer while peeling it off
I also found 3M paper tape works well. Another question? My Resmed Airsense 10 cpcp motor is going after less than 3 yrs. With the current supply issue, all my supplier can offer is the iBreeze or Luna machines. Are these any good? Wondering if I should risk mailing my Resmed unit for repair and hope it doesn't take 6 weeks.
What makes you think your motor is dying?
@@sugarplumfairy2849 The motor starts making a fairly loud whirring sound and with each inhale it makes noise that keeps me awake.
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That doesn’t sound good. Did you contact your DME supplier to come to your home and have a look at it?(sorry, I’m in US. If you are with a reputable company, they will have someone come out and check it. ). If you mailed it it would take some time .
My machine ( AirCurve 10)gives me the message the motor life has been exceeded. My DME came to my home, checked it and said it’s ok, but it is drying out my mouth with high humidity and no leaks.
I’m also wondering about getting a different brand other than Resmed and Phillips. Let us know what you decide to do and the outcome, please. Would be very interested. Thanks.
I had my titration sleep last night thank you for all your videos I went into it well educated they used a N30 nose mask I just focused on breathing through my nose the heated humidification really helped keep my nasal open best sleep in many years tech said I hit deep sleep and they think I was dreaming
I tried more humidity and warmer tube, but I ended up putting the humidity back to a lower setting. When it was a up, my ahi went up and I felt like crap, but since I put it down I’m back to feeling better. Maybe I’m built for drier air
Jason, I use a full face mask and I wake up with disgusting dry skin around the mouth from mouth breathing. When I use any type of nasal mask, even with mouth taping, I wake up feeling physically worse even with no leaks registered on OSCAR or the machine itself. Is tape useable even with a full face mask? I don't care that the point of a full face mask is that you CAN mouth breathe -- I don't WANT to mouth breathe as it leads to dry mouth, bad breath, etc,.
THANK YOU! I will turn off my humidity tonight. I tried mouth taping 4-5 times and every time, I would wake up in the middle of the night with the tape falling off because it was all wet.
Let me know how it works for you. Very curious.
@@Freecpapadvice It was better without humidification. But, I did wake up at around 3:30 and the tape was coming off and a bit moist. I'm using Azazar Mouth Tape. I think it's too small so I ordered the stretch tape you suggest through Amazon since I couldn't find anything close to 2'' wide locally.
regular scotchtape is cheap is water proof last for a long time, easy to remove, cost about $2.00 a roll. If you need to get up or drink some water just put a new piece of tape on...
That is not a product designed for skin... do not emulate!
I've been taping for years. I tried those strips and they are trash. Not only do they have all the problems stated in the video, they smell like a hospital. The one thing I do is fold one edge of the tape on itself so I have a handy tab to grab in the morning. I also just use the auto setting on the humidity.
"Smell like a hospital" 😂 So true!
Mouth taping has helped me tremendously, but it's two steps forward, one step back -- now I have an issue with aerophagia. If it ain't one thing, it's another...
I just switched to a nasal mask and began taping my mouth shut. Never had a problem with aerophagia in the past, but same here! On a higher pressure setting, I could feel it going down my throat occasionally as I was falling asleep, like a lump. Then came the burping. 😵💫 I just want to sleep properly, universe, why is this so much to ask!
Hey Jason, love your videos they have been extremely informative and very entertaining. Much appreciated!! I have been taping at your recommendation for a couple of months now. It has really helped with the leaks. Had a recent sleep study and the tech told me taping was dangerous due to CO2 buildup. I asked him if that were the case for people who were not mouth breathers (did they build up CO@ as well since their mouths were shut) and he had no response. Needless to say, I took his concerns with a grain of salt. LL27, would appreciate any thoughts you might have on this issue!!! AND yes, Nikko sent me...congrats on reaching your goal!!!
Most sleep techs don't know squat... how would that cause CO2 buildup? Boggles the mind.
Apply a moderate amount of your favorite lip ointment and that will usually create a barrier to the humidity loosening the tape. Also more comfortable removing the tape.
Totally agree. I apply a little lanolin nightly before taping with 3M Nexcare for Sensitive Skin (tried 3 other tapes before this one). Tape comes off easily. Other tapes, including Cover-Roll made my mouth look like I have escaped a kidnap attempt after being duct taped. LOL
Me too, my lips were getting chapped without it. And it does help keep my lips together.
Does anyone know why I can't find the Respironics small nasal pillows anywhere
I use one of those chin straps & that works for me. They are comfortable & with a nasal pillow mask already on, you don't really notice it.
I've had a Bread for 36 years so tapes out for me. Mama likes her Breaded boy! After 14 years I've switched from nasal pillows to a combination nasal slit and full mouth cover mask. I like it but my mouth is dryer, it doesn't stay completely closed and there's nothing like walking up and feeling like you've been walking in the Desert for a week with no water. I do like the fit of it but it gets in my way when I'm using my tablet at night to watch you. Don't worry it's only 3:30AM and I'm wide awake, a 5th of Kentucky Straight should take care of that for 8 to 10 hours! Just Kidding, honest, LOL! My hope is it's just bad because it's a major change and I've always for 14 years wore pillow masks, tried straps that did no good so maybe I'll grow into it. I just don't want to be parched anymore. Any other suggestions? A big thick thanks from one papper to another.
Hey Jason, I’ve taped mouth since I watched your video, it works well to reduce mouth leaking. I’m monitoring my o2 level, and it is fine. However, can mouth taping cause co2 retention?
I read in a forum the other day(I can't remember which one now), someone posted they use "poligrip strips", not the paste/gel goop, but the strips, has anyone used them? It sounds like a good solution for people like myself with full beards(weak chinners Lol).
I tape with a FF mask... helps with jaw-drop.
I have a question, I’ve been on cpap for 10 yrs with a chinstrap. It had not helped me at all I feel dog tired and exhausted. I spent the last two days in bed the whole day sleeping because I was tired. I noticed on the my air app I have leaks per minute in the high 20s to all the way in the 50s. I hear a lot of people and doctors say to ignore it. But could this be why I’m so tired? I looked to see if my machine leaks and I can’t find leaks. The doctors are blaming it on my weight and even thought I might have narcolepsy. But I know it’s not either of those because my weight is because I’m to tired to do anything. What can I do to fix this?
What if you drool a lot (making little puddles) ?? Been noticing my air leaks are getting more and more. Or higher mL , some days no leaks. Per my sleep report i get emailed.
I tried taping but found myself panicking and tearing it off. 🤯 What can I do?
Desensitization. Wear it with tape when you are fully awake and there is no pressure to sleep. If you feel like you're not getting enough air....it's because you aren't getting enough air. Making sure you're on the correct pressure is very important when taping. APAP is almost always a no go.
@@Freecpapadvice I'll try that thanks!
Looking for your full face mask option with the tape. I tied the tape with the full face mask awhile back and I was ripping the skin off my lips. Ouch!!!
Hello Jason, Other than "The Gecko," do you have any recommendations for cushioned tape to help prevent rubbing on the bridge of the nose by nasal mask? Especially difficult to find for those with sensitive skin: No latex, rubber, plastic, etc. Thank you! :-)
I’m thinking that while I know I have mouth leaks I don’t need to tape since leaks or no my AHI is usually under 1.0 and I feel great. Am I wrong?
I’m very happy with my DreamWear full face and my wife will attest to my big mouth opening when I sleep
Would a chin strap be just as affective as taping the mouth?
I have a question I heard the G4 will be taken out I think next year Mt ResMed 10 runs on that Do I have to get a New Machine that runs on G5 ?
This is a great question. I'll actually do a video on it.
I had opposite experience, mouth taping with humidity off / 1 woke me with dry mouth, what could have been the problem? I use an asv machine FWIW
I just use medical tape on my mouth and I have no problem with it coming loose and can keep my auto setting as is.
You don't cause a closed circuit. The air flow from the pressure of CPAP negates the humidity of your natural system
How do I stop emulating Dizzy Gillespie?
I am nearly done my second CPAP trial am still trying to figure out what's right for me. I have been taping for almost a week now. I have yet to try a full face mask. Assuming I've had they're chin under control, what are the benefits of taping over using a full face mask?
Comfort honestly. I have tried so many masks and full face masks have just been so uncomfortable to me, but I am claustrophobic as well and it took me a very long time to even get used to a pillow mask
Man, I did so good the first night or two, but now even with tape, my mouth is just dropping open like it always did before. I already look like some kind of ugly weird bondage subject; I hate the idea that now I need even more gear just to keep my dang mouth closed. 🤣😭
ALSO AMAGAD 50K GRATS SIR
You and I might need to explore "poor mans bilevel".
@@Freecpapadvice Is that the one with the hamster wheel and the fireplace bellows?
I tried the tape and it was a joke. If you drool, even a tiny bit, these come right off. Luckily Amazon allowed me to return them because they aren't cheap.
Did you turn off humidification?
The tape to use is cover roll stretch and it’s extremely inexpensive.
@@Freecpapadvice I wasn't using a CPAP at that time.
Guys, I`ve been trying hard on a nasal pillow and chin strap. Can`t get used to taping my mouth. Is using a FFM really that worst? Thanks a lot.
Use what you are comfortable with. Is it possible that you can't get used to taping because you aren't on the correct pressure?
@@Freecpapadvice that`s a valid question. What I feel is a sort of claustrophobia. Thanks again for your answer.
I've been trying to use tape, but when air gets into my mouth my cheeks balloon out and I wake up. Any ideas?
I’m here trying to solve this specific problem. Did you ever fix it?
I get this from Amazon cover roll stretch I highly recommend it to anyone matter of fact it's so good I have to put it on my skin and take it off a couple of times not on my face sometimes even my shirt a couple of times just the weekend the glue a little bit I really really like it I also crimp the left side so if I have to take it off in an emergency I have no trouble I think it's the best I've used all the rest that's okay you can thank me later
I use full humidity and the tape (medical plastic tape) sticks very well.
what if i have a mustache ?
Somnafic, is total crap, way, way to expensive. The company is in trouble!
Why do you say they're in trouble.....Mr. Boner?
$30 for a box of 28! It is rediculous to spend that when there's there is another way! You are the man, keep educating us!
For the past two weeks I've had a perfect ResMed My Air score of 100 every night.
Everything changed when I started using Cover-Roll Stretch tape after watching Jason's mouth taping video, especially the part starting at 1 min 55 secs. It only took me a night or two to adjust, now honestly it feels normal. There's very slight discomfort when pealing off the tape in the morning. Only regret is I had to shave off my beard😫.
I'm definitely NOT suggesting everyone should try this, just that it sent my scores rocketing up to a perfect 100 on ResMed's My Air app EVERY night since I started taping.
I pre-cut my strips 15 cm, 6", 3 squares, long. At about 2m 14s Jason mention putting a "dog ear" at one corner of the tape. As I cut longer than Jason that gives me room for a "fold back" at each end of the tape to facilitate removing the tape in the morning and if it ever became necessary to remove it during the night.
Taping is working out much much better than I was expecting! Probably not for everyone but really great for me.
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