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Re:Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective... by sethammons on Monday April 15, 2024 @04:15AM (#40038031)
No, not true. I exclusively breathe through my nose all day (unless panting from a workout). The moment I lay down, something changes and my nose stuffs up. This has only gotten worse over time. If I were to, say, tape my mouth shut, I would absolutely suffocate in short order.
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Re:Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective... by manmal on Monday April 15, 2024 @05:30AM (#40038373)
You might want to really clean your bed (pillow, sheets etc) and surroundings from potential allergens like dust mites, mold, pollen etc. Ideally with one of these mattress vacuum cleaners. Window sills (even outside, if the window doesn’t seal hermetically) might leak mold spores or other particles into your bedroom. A really good air filter next to the bed might also help.
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Re:Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective... by r2_pilot on Monday April 15, 2024 @09:52AM (#40040566)
>>"something changes" When you lay down, blood shifts to your head which can cause your nasal passages to become engorged with blood, causing a stuffy sensation.
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