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Re: looking for a sleep apnea study

Posted by bob on December 04, 1997 at 20:32:46:

In Reply to: Re: looking for a sleep apnea study posted by Richard Braznell on December 04, 1997 at 18:47:51:

I've gone through several boxes of BreatheRights, which fail to solve my problem, to wit: If I lie on my back, just resting or sleeping, I breathe through my mouth, sandpaper throat, BreatheRights or no. Apparently my problem is not nasal passages or sinuses. I tried Ace bandage under the chin and over the head. That worked. Kept my mouth closed, but came off during sleep. I've heard of only minimal success with chopped uvulas or dental iappliances. So it's the BandAid vertically across the mouth (shortened adhesive under the nose) and the tennis ball on nightshirt back to discourage lying on my back.

Last August, NPR carried interview (taped this) with apnea sufferer - problem similar to mine. He had invented and patented a mouthguard device and planned to go into production. Got his name, but couldn't find on internet. Dead end there.

So it's BandAid and tennis ball until something better comes along. At least with these, no annoying snorts and snoring, enought to wake myself. Now, no interrupted breathing (says my wife, who previously headed for the guest bedroom). I welcome all suggestions/observations.

bob

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