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Has anyone got any ideas how to keep it on at night everynight I take it off sometimes 3/4 times poor Frans everytime I turn she has to look to see if it's still on and she is getting no sleep. Any suggestions appreciated.mattcass

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I just slide the plastic bit up, that tightens it up, enough to keep it in position.

nasal cannula or mask ?

You can get little plasters of your oxygen engineer that can be used with the nasal cannula other than that i cant think of anything else x

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Hi Mandy, We have tried this as well small peices larger peices no success.

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The only other thing I can think of is instead if hooking it over your ears put the tubing around your head it was something I did when I first started using mine x

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becraftygirl

hi hun

yes its a pain but slide the slider if u know what i mean tight up your neck this helps mme

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Toci

Matt, they have different sizes and styles. Let them know that what you have does not stay in place and they should provide others for you to try. xx

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rainbows-end

I tape mine to both sides of my face with a bit of hospital tape just about inch from my eyes. So far wored well

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pianoman

Duck or (duct) tape.

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Angel150

I have the tubes behind my head as I use it at night. This way I do not get tangled up as I move. I know it seems strange putting it over your head but it works for me and is how a consultant said was a good way!

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TN57

They supply a couple of things that might help first is the circle's that look like bandages you put them on your cheeks and the tubing clip onto it and second the other they tell you to get clothe tape and put a piece over each tube on your face but if you are pulling it off neither of these will work.

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Cathyh1957

You need to buy some cloth tape and put a peice over each tube on your cheek but you have to make sure when you move the slider up tight twist the ring till it is tight and locked in

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