(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best snore reducing aids

Really, I thought it was great for side sleepers. Hmmm I am a slide sleeper and don't have any problems. I like how it's super comfortable and really just holds in place just fine. The gel pillows that press against your nostrils felt a little odd the first few times I used it but other masks that go over the entire nose touched the side of my nose and I really don't like that. Only thing I would recommend is using the fabric coverings for the silicone frame (they come with it), for the parts that rest across your upper cheeks. It is also a good mask if you have a mustache; my last mask went over my nose and I had to keep my mustache trimmed really short almost shaved or it broke the seal.

If you need a chinstrap with it I would get a "halo" style like this from amazon because the place where the DreamWear crosses over your head is the same place other chin strips want to be and they interfere with each other.

I have used CPAP for years and have changed my mask style many times. What is comfortable for me might not work for you. I use the DreamWear Gel now, and it is the most comfortable mask I have ever used to date. I buy my masks and supplies from Amazon and Ebay because my insurance doesn't cover anything and they tend to be cheaper than a dedicated CPAP supply store.

this is what i use in the lab - best chinstrap out there! incase you want a 3rd alternative. i’m glad you solved it :)

Lousy dentist. I think you are talking about a mouth guard that fits on your teeth. I am talking about a tongue retainer. You don't close your mouth with a tongue retainer. Here is the one I use from Amazon, best thing I ever did.....【2019 Upgrade】Soft Silicone Mouth Type Anti Snoring Tongue Device Clear Silicone Tongue Tube, Anti-Snoring Sleep Aid Device - Non Discomfort-Ergonomic Structure-Your best choice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P251HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_50w0DbM3YY20A

If you have an external enclosure yes. Like: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OKOG6JQ?psc=1

If that doesn't work out for you, give these a try. I have narrow nostrils and these help keep my nose open to allow airflow. My husband is so happy I use these.

Anyone tried the chinese replicas? Better Breath https://www.amazon.com/Better-Breathe-Large-Nasal-Strips/dp/B004OA42IS ?

How about this wine glass (they have a cat one too) and a nice bottle of wine?

I use nasal dilators- plastic things that push your nostrils open from the inside. I wish they were compatible with my cpap nose pillows! I have smaller nostrils, and I was able to use these for far longer than the stated 15 days: www.amazon.com/SleepRight-Intra-Nasal-Breathe-Aids-Breathing/dp/B075KMJNXY/

I trained myself to breath only thru my nose. Took a few months with a chinstrap, called Ruby Red, although I don’t have a beard. Like this one which fit if you tuck the beard back or if it a small/medium beard: CareFusion Ruby Stop Snoring Chin Strap Large - XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HYTVEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HGU2DbVNJMH6T

edit: I don’t have a beard

Hey, congrats, mind if I ask you how you knew that it was your nasal pillows?

I'm really struggling now, going on about a month and a half of daily use. I've had like 3-4 days of GREAT sleep in that time, but can't ever seem to achieve it consistently every night. I noticed the last few nights that my mouth keeps opening leading to the machine waking me up. I can't seem to keep my mouth shut while sleeping no matter what I do.

I'm going to try taping my mouth shut with medical tape tonight. Also bought a strap that will hold my chin up that will get here in a few days (similar to this). But maybe I just need to try the full mask?

In the past year I've started having tons of strange symptoms, including alopecia and Sjogren's-like symptoms, which I'm fairly confident are autoimmune, although I was seronegative for everything, including Sjogren's, on an autoimmune panel.

At the beginning, I did have sores in my mouth, and I think that's largely because I was sleeping with my mouth open. Eventually, my mouth was so dry that if it opened at night, the inside of my mouth would hurt and it would wake me up, and I was also worried about tooth decay, gum recession, and vocal damage. Some things that have helped me keep my mouth closed at night are these nasal strips and this sinus rinse a couple hours before bed if I notice a stuffy nose. I used to prop my head up with pillows, although I no longer need to. When my symptoms were worse, I also used this mouthwash. During the day, the dryness was irritating, which just forced me to keep my mouth closed unless I was exercising.

Keep an eye on the teeth and gums around the opening of your mouth. For me, it's mostly the bottom front teeth, and I notice that I just need to make sure I floss often. My singing voice is also declining, but I don't really know what to do about that.

I haven't been able to get anything helpful out of the doctors I've seen, but I've been able to make improvements with diet. I track all of my lifestyle factors closely in a spreadsheet and analyze the data in python. I highly recommend tracking your symptoms, diet, sleep, exercise, supplements, and anything else you think might have an effect. I'm starting a group for people with autoimmune or undiagnosed diseases to talk about what's helped and hurt them, data analysis, doctors, etc. PM me if you're interested, and anyone else who reads this, feel free to PM me as well.

I also have narcolepsy and sleep apnea. There are sleep doctors that are either dentists or have a dentist that can fashion a device for you that positions your jaw in such a way that keeps your airway open. Make sure they give you the thing that you bite on after you take it out, though, to prevent jaw problems. A lot of insurance companies will not cover it, but, it is worth it. If this does not sound like a desirable option to you, there are also devices that you can put in your nose that cost about $10 on Amazon. I will put a link below. I have not used this because my nostrils are too small for it, but, my dad also has sleep apnea and refuses to wear the mask, so he uses it and it works wonders.


Edit: $15

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078T7NRWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IA25Bb9WVQ6G4

Something like this

I notice my sleep apnea skyrocket with my chin too low like I mentioned. But you can also get the triangle wedge pillows if he's a back sleeper. My bil swears by then for his apnea but he's a back sleeper and I'm a side sleeper. Basically anything that makes your neck bend towards your chest, regardless the side you're sleeping on, will cause problems. As well as a droopy mouth. So most inserts plus a chin strap might work nice and is cheap.

I got a really good one from Amazon with adjustable volume and brightness. £15.99. It has a battery backup (not full functionality, but when the electrics go back on, it has the correct time and settings).

OCUBE LED Digital Alarm Clock, Bedside Clock with 5 Optional Alarm Sounds, USB Charging Port, Full Range Brightness Dimmer, Big White Digit Display, S https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VKM2K2J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_hUaycohyacQFU

I used something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Snorepin-Smarter-Solution-Against-Advanced/dp/B000BABW5Q/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=07K1GVT33DD6CX2YZ5QS

it got me to stop snoring, after a few months I didn't need them anymore.

Keeps the nostrils open to prevent snoring.

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Anti-Snoring-Device-Anti-Snore/dp/B018GX7ZAK

Anti-Snore device

There's a product that might work for you http://www.amazon.com/Snore-Away-MaskTM-Lip-sealing-Mask/dp/B007SICD3Y/ :

Maybe try using one of these so your mouth can stay close and see if you notice a difference.

https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Snoring-EarlyAdopters-Adjustable-Solution-Antisnore/dp/B07G5JQBC4/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_121_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VT75R3HMYFS0DNGE4ZWY

https://www.amazon.com/Snore-Free-Nose-Clip-Snoring/dp/B0054RN0YC

Perhaps a nose clip.

Sleep Strips

Just search for "ruby style chin strap"

Here's one from Amazon.

CareFusion Ruby Stop Snoring Chin Strap Large - XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HYTVEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4WfPCbMPJRC9P

Amazon — there are basically 2 styles.. you’ll see a resmed strap that is very simplistic (I ordered that one and then I ordered this cafe fusion brand one which is what I wore last night)


CareFusion Ruby Stop Snoring Chin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HYTVEK?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

ResMed CPAP Chin Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N44IL1O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2hyJBbM3P7VF7

I personally am a side sleeper as well but will end up on my back before morning.

First suggestion, a very thin pillow, less material for you to sink in. I know some people would hate it, but i couldn't use thick pillows before the cpap.

2nd is this "style" of chin strap. Where it has two point on your head to hold it in place.