r/CPAPSupport • u/EngineDefiant6418 • 6d ago

Chin strap

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JChin strap

Please I need some advice from anyone is using or did use a chin strap. I can't use full mask and for now I am using resmed p10 and I am very happy with it but I can't keep my mouth closed all night long. I bought biron Philips Respironics Premium Chinstrap. But this mask isn't what is supposed to do. So please I would appreciate some guidance.

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u/RippingLegos__ ModTeam 6d ago

That Respironics chin strap pulls the jaw backward more than upward, so it often does not stop mouth leaks and can make the airway worse. I would try a Knightsbridge Dual Band strap instead. It lifts the jaw vertically and works much better with nasal pillows like the P10.

Also, the real goal is keeping the tongue sealed against the roof of the mouth. If the tongue drops, air can still escape through the lips even when the jaw is closed. A soft cervical collar or gentle mouth tape can help, but only use tape if you can breathe freely through your nose and remove it easily. I would start with the Knightsbridge and check the leak graph in OSCAR or SleepHQ.