Sullivan Chinstrap

• 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 Sullivan Chinstrap works well for mouth breathers that want to use a nasal or nasal pillow CPAP mask since those two mask styles are often the most comfortable. By training your mouth to remain closed while you sleep, this chinstrap can help stop mouth breathing in its tracks. If you don’t find chinstraps comfortable, try a full face CPAP mask.

Depending on your mask style and facial features, you can wear your CPAP chinstrap under or over your CPAP mask. If you are looking to reduce your leak rate, try your chinstrap under your CPAP mask. Conversely, if you want to keep your headgear secure and in place, try it over your CPAP mask. 

On average, your CPAP chinstrap will last around two years. When your chinstrap starts to lose tension and elasticity, then it may be time to replace it, as it’s losing its effectiveness. Similar to your CPAP headgear, make sure you wash your chinstrap with warm water and mild soap at least once a month. Ensure you rinse it well and allow it to air dry. If you are noticing skin irritation, then clean your chinstrap more regularly.

Fastening on the top of your head via Velcro and not going over your ears, the chin cup on this ResMed Chinstrap is made of soft cloth (nylon and cotton blend) to provide a comfortable fit while reducing skin irritation. Eliminating tight pressure, the material provides a stretchy fit, making it less constricted.