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PAPcap Plus Chinstrap and Headgear System

Name: PAPcap Plus Chinstrap and Headgear System
Brand: Pur-Sleep
SKU: CHN1008
Price: 39.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

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PAPcap Plus Chinstrap and Headgear

The PAPcap Plus is a comfortable solution to "mouth breathing" that incorporates both a chinstrap and 4 point headgear. Rid yourself of ineffective chinstraps that just add additional bulk to your face. The PAPcap Plus replaces your current headgear while providing a comfortable chinstrap that secures the jaw and helps keep the lips closed.

PAPcap Plus Chinstrap and Headgear

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I breathe through my mouth, what are my options?

People who have a deviated septum, small nostrils, or who suffer from seasonal allergies or chronic sinus issues, may breathe through the mouth rather than the nose. If you are a person who breathes through your mouth you may be able to wear most masks with a few adaptations. Add a Chinstrap if using nasal pillows, nasal prongs or a nasal mask.

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

Why is my mouth dry in the morning?

Dry mouth is a sign that you are opening your mouth while you sleep. If you use a nasal mask, breathing through your mouth bypasses any humidification you may be using so increasing the heat will not be effective. Breathing through your mouth while using a nasal mask reduces the benefit of CPAP therapy.

First, be sure the mask is not leaking. If the mask is six to nine months old and leaking, try replacing it. If it is new and leaking, the fit could be incorrect. We can help you find a mask with a great fit.

If your mask is new and NOT leaking, try a Chinstrap to keep your jaw up and mouth from dropping open during sleep. If a chinstrap doesn't solve the problem, try masks recommended for Mouth Breathers.

If you use a full face mask and have a dry mouth, try adding a Heated Humidifier to add moisture.

Here are some items we recommend that may help with dry mouth:

Heated Humidifiers
Full Face Masks
Chinstraps
Heated Tubing

What is the purpose of a chinstrap?

Nasal delivery devices are the preferred mode of delivering CPAP air. They are smaller, lighter and usually more comfortable, with many styles and sizes to choose from.

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

What styles of chinstraps are there?

A basic chinstrap cups the chin and has narrow straps that connect at the top of the head, usually with Velcro. It works best for those who sleep on their side and who do not open their mouth very much. The straps may fall forward or backward on the head if not held in place by the mask headgear. An example of this type of chinstrap is the Sullivan 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.

Why is air leaking from my mouth?

Air leaks from the mouth whenever the mouth is opened during CPAP therapy. This occurs for many reasons, but a very common one is due to nasal irritation from the CPAP airflow.

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.

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Great Chinstrap

Verified purchase | Jul. 05, 2012

Well made from quality materials. Chinstrap works great. Mask attachment, not so much. Allows too many leaks with my Resmed Mirage FX. May work better with others. Does good job keeping my hair and headgear separated. Price, customer service & shipping all fine. Sm/Med fit my 23" head just fine.

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PAP CAP

Verified purchase | May. 16, 2012

I have purchased this before but something was different about this one my wife had to sew on extra velcro in order for my mask to tighten

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Verified purchase | Mar. 05, 2012

This was more trouble than it was worth. I I even modified the cap to make it fit better and it still did not work for me.

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A Huge Help

Verified purchase | Mar. 01, 2012

Thanks to this headgear system, I've been able to go from my Mirage Quattro FFM to the Swift FX nasal pillows. In spite of the fact that I'm a mouthbreather! The chinstrap does such an effective job of keeping my yap closed that I was able to go to the much less restrictive mask! It provides a VERY stable platform since it doesn't stretch and uses my whole head to distribute the load...Bravo! Can't believe how well I'm sleeping now!

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Fairly comfortable

Verified purchase | Feb. 08, 2012

Tough to set up and remove in the dark for bathroom trips otherwise keeps mouth closed as advertised preventing dry mouth. Fairly comfortable, very secure

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Get rid of extra headgear

Verified purchase | Jun. 22, 2011

I have used a standard PAPcap for a year, and figured I'd try this... it has allowed me to get rid of the headgear that comes with the Activa LT mask and have less to put on. This also keeps the mask better placed, not having to adjust the headgear around the cap like I used to.