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I couldn't find a CPAP mask that worked for me, even after 6 months of trying across 4 different masks. Then I read studies showing oropharyngeal exercises can
by jph00 4mo ago
I couldn't find a CPAP mask that worked for me, even after 6 months of trying across 4 different masks.
Then I read studies showing oropharyngeal exercises can help treat sleep apnea. Originally I used https://snoregym.com/ https://snoregym.com/ for that, but then I switched to simply chewing gum once a day (being careful to chew on both sides of my mouth roughly equally), and also chewing my food a bit longer.
It totally cured my sleep apnea.
- ElijahLynn 4mo agoWhat was your severity of sleep apnea? Do you mind sharing your AHI?
- Lucasoato 4mo agoHave you tested it with a polysomnography?
- mrguyorama 4mo agoHow come none of the masks worked? I was fully prepared to have to go through the entire gamut of masks to find one that worked, because I snore so surely I would need a mask that covers my mouth at least, right? But even while sleeping, my brain is keeping my mouth shut so the simplest, nose-only mask works perfectly, with very little leakage.