At the same time, the tape is made of high quality medical grade material, which is durable and easy to use. What's more, the tape is made to give maximum visibility and enhance skin absorbency. Effective micro fibres tape is a natural product that is made of highquality medical grade cotton. It is recommended to use the patch under the eyes to micropore surgical tape, and then stick it in place. The micropore surgical tape is made of special colloidal hygienic formula. I haven’t tried any because I am satisfied with the 3M type listed.Micropore surgical tape for eyelid and hypoallergenic skin. Note: Other brands and types of tape may be just as good. Note: I did have a step of applying Ayr gel to my nostrils but I discontinued the use of Ayr because I came to the conclusion that the saline in the gel was contributing to nasal irritation. Of course if you continue to sleep when the power goes off you are getting no therapy and apnea episodes will occur. I have turned my machine off to test this and I could easily breathe through the exhaust ports on the Swift nasal pillow. Note: Some have expressed a concern about a power failure with the mouth taped. Oh well, I lived and now it won’t be so scary when I have to cough again. The mouth tape held and the cough seemed to blow back through my nose and almost blew the Swift interface off. I have now coughed a few times through the Swift nasal pillow and that was a little bit scary. I should add that I have sneezed quite forcefully right through the Swift nasal pillow and the mouth tape held. Then I need to remove the tape and retape. So far the only downside for me is the occasional night when I awaken and need to take an Ibuprofen and glass of water for muscle aches or headache. This can be rubbed off gently with alcohol swabs which are under $2.00 for 100 at about any pharmacy. I find that occasionally tape adhesive is left on my face in the mornings. There is slight discomfort when removing the tape, but the Chapstick stops the tape from adhering to the sensitive lip tissue. It doesn’t sound like it, but there is almost no discomfort wearing the tape and zero mouth leaks. Turn lips in slightly (opposite of puckering) and center and apply tape horizontally across lips. Cut length of tape to cover lips plus about ¾ inch on each side of lips.Ħ. Roll under about 1/16 inch of tape end to form tab for easy/quick removal of tape in morning.ĥ. Apply Chapstick (generic brand) to lips.Ĥ. Notify family silent for 8 hours (phone calls – take message).ģ. Tape: Nexcare Gentle Paper Tape (3M Micropore Surgical Tape) 2-inches wide (available from many internet suppliers I buy mine from Walgreen’s - $6.99 for 360 inches).ġ. Taping the mouth sounded stupid and hideous to me but I tried it, it works beautifully for me and it is quite comfortable (the chinstraps were hot and uncomfortable!). I tried chinstraps for the first two months and although they kept my mouth closed I would wake up from apnea episodes due to the pressure leaking out through my lips. Just One Man's Very Successful Mouth Taping Procedure If the Activa is cutting into your nares it is probably too small for you, suggest trying a UltraMirageII nasal mask, I think it seals just as well and is much lighter and smaller. If I was trying to hold some bandages on I'd probably use a better sticking tape. The J&J tape doesn't leave any adhesive behind. The more durable the tape you use the more irritation on the lips when you go to remove it, so I would stay away from any cloth or water proof type tapes. I've used this tape every night for more than 6 months, never caused any irritation to my lips. I cut a piece about 1-3/4" long then fold back over itself about 1/4" of it to make a quick removal flap. Tape goes over your mouth horizontally and it doesn't really need to cover the complete opening of the mouth. It is also considered a micropore tape since it allows the wound to breathe through the tape. The tape itself is very thin, it says hypoallergenic on the package, comes in dispenser rolls and non-dispenser for less than about $4. I use the Johnson & Johnson 1" wide paper medical tape, the type hospitials use after surgery.
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