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Deluxe-Style Chinstrap (Substitute for Respironics Deluxe Chinstrap)
Deluxe-Style Chinstrap Overview
Get added support while you sleep with the Deluxe–Style Chinstrap, a low–cost substitute for the Deluxe Chinstrap from Respironics. Attach the included stability strap, which attaches with Velcro, to steady the fit of the chinstrap.
Learn More About the Deluxe–Style Chinstrap:
- Two Sizes Available to Accommodate Various Head Sizes
- Helps Prevent Dry Mouth by Keeping Mouth Closed While Relaxed
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Two Sizes Available to Accommodate Various Head Sizes
Two sizes are available to accommodate various head sizes. The Regular chinstrap is 28.5 inches long and three inches wide, and the Extra Large chinstrap is 30.5 inches long and three inches wide. The dimensions include the Velcro attachment.
What’s Included:
- One chinstrap
- Stability strap
Product Comments:
- Because of the width of the strap, this chinstrap may feel warmer during use when compared to other, thinner chinstraps.
- This chinstrap crosses over the ears.
- This product has a single stability strap included which is meant to attach the wide strap. The stability strap passes around the back of the head.
Care & Cleaning
Hand wash prior to first use.
- Hand wash in warm water
- Mild household laundry detergent
- Do not bleach
- Line dry, hang to dry or flat dry
- Do not iron
- Alternatively machine wash, gentle cycle, cold water and mild detergent. Line dry.
When using a nasal device with a CPAP, it is imperative that the mouth remain closed for the pressure to be maintained and the therapy to be effective. Most people will automatically keep their mouth closed while on CPAP, but some are unable to do so, at least in the beginning of the therapy.
Use of a Chinstrap is the first response to opening the mouth during sleep. It is worn in addition to the CPAP mask to hold the jaw up and help keep the mouth closed.
Even with the use of a chinstrap, some people are still able to breathe through their teeth and lips. If so, a Full Face Mask is an option worth considering.
Here are some recommended chinstraps:
Ruby-Style Adjustable Chinstrap with Extension Strap
Deluxe-Style Chinstrap
Premium Chinstrap
Halo Chinstrap
For greater strength, a wider chinstrap is available. The width of the strap is sufficient to cup the chin, and narrow straps are available to attach across the forehead to keep the chinstrap from falling back, as well as across the back of the head to keep it from falling forward. This style of chinstrap is more stable, but it may cover the ears. An example of this type of chinstrap is the Premium Chinstrap.
Another style of chinstrap is a series of straps that cup the chin at a lower angle for greater support, and include the stabilizing straps in the design. An example of this type of chinstrap is the CPAP.com Deluxe Chinstrap.
The correlation between the lack of humidification and mouth leaks is a topic being heavily researched. Studies are now being conducted on the hypothesis that a large amount of mouth leakage is caused by the following cycle:
- CPAP therapy is used with ineffective or no humidification.
- The nasal membranes are unable to adequately condition the increased airflow and after a few minutes the airway and nasal passages become dry.
- To remedy the dryness and obtain moisture, the body uses the mouth to breathe.
- CPAP air follows the path of least resistance and leaks out of the open mouth.
- The air leaking through the mouth causes more dryness.
- Patient wakes up feeling tired with significant dryness in mouth and dry, swollen nasal passages.
The answer to this cycle is humidification. If the mouth continues to open during sleep, a chinstrap may be needed to hold the jaw up so that the mouth can close. If mouth breathing continues, a full face mask that covers the nose and mouth is indicated.
First be sure the mask is not leaking. If it is six to nine months old and leaking, try replacing it. If it is new and leaking, we can help you get a better size.
If your mask is new and NOT leaking, try a chinstrap to keep your jaw up and mouth closed. If a chinstrap doesn't solve the problem, try a full face mask that covers your nose and mouth.
If you use a full face mask and have a dry mouth, try adding a heated humidifier to add moisture.
A full face mask or hybrid mask can be used without a chinstrap because the seal covers both the nose and mouth. A full face mask will allow you to breathe through your mouth or through your nose.
If you suffer from chronic sinus issues, a full face mask or an oral face mask are good options. Oral masks work best for mouth breathers with blocked nasal passages. You must use a heated humidifier with the oral mask. CPAP.com sells the Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP mask.
If you are a mouth breather who cannot or who does not want to wear a chinstrap, please see our recommended masks for Mouth Breathers.
Here are some suggested items that may help with mouth breathing:
Hybrid Masks
Oral Masks
Full Face Masks
Chinstraps
These chinstraps are so cheaply made that two I ordered couldn't be used more that 4-5 days The velco... tore and the elastic bandage actually is so thin that it rolls up and curls up so it's uncomfortable to ware. I've ordered their straps for years but they have evidently gone to a supplier that has very cheaply made chinstrap. I'll be going someplace else to get the chinstraps. more...
Like the strap. Only one that really works to keep my mouth shut. Have tried others that are... either crappy or just don't work or both. more...
The chin strap is extremely comfortable. I have very few if any events during the night.
Tried this strap on and it was not comfortable.Going to throw it in the garbage and get a different one....
I have been using this for about 8 years and will continue to buy it.
I don't need all these fancy wet suit material straps that are tight so tight they hurt. This one is... easily adjustable easily comfortable and pretty cheap which is what I like the best. more...
It does its job but it way to big for my head.
The extra support strap is no longer sewn into or attached to the chin strap.
I often wake up with a dry mouth and am thinking that this may help. Still need to give it... time but the fit is comfortable. more...
This chinstrap is very comfortable and effectively keeps my mouth shut. The neoprene complete skull mouth shutting device I... used previously was very uncomfortable and hurt my neck because of the rear Velcro closure. This device also required a tighter pull which twisted my neck. This mouth closure device was so uncomfortable I would rip it off during the night, thus putting me back into my 2-3 hour stints of interrupted sleep. The Deluxe Style Chinstrap I just purchased (2) from CPAP.com is very comfortable and only has one Velcro closure around my skull; also included is a stretchable thin strap that I use to prevent the chin strap from slipping off my head. I absolutely love this new mouth closure device. more...
this product does not do the job
Avoid the velcro attachments, they don't work. It comes apart when I am trying to sleep.