Anecdotal, but I have CPAP and MAD. MAD never worked for me, although I wish it did. I still snore with it and don’t get good sleep.
On the flip side, I can no longer sleep without CPAP. I wish it wasn’t so expensive, invasive, and power hungry.
I’ve been thinking about designing my own 3D printable nasal mask. The consumables are the expensive part for me and they are relatively simple devices. I pay around $100 for the mask that you thrown away every few months.
Mine consumes a lot of power because it uses a heated humidifier—I’m in a dry state. Seems like a cool mist would be better for me but they don’t really exist. The power isn’t a problem at home but can be when away from home, such as camping.
Have you tried not using the heated humidifier or using an inline humidifier filter? I started out using the heated humidifier on mine, but quickly decided I hated having to fill it up and removed the chamber using a bypass plate. I travel to Denver, CO area frequently and never have issues with humidity.
> “The splint treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly, which tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway to prevent obstruction of the airway during sleep.”
And there are some references to snoring among the links at the end of the article.
I have no personal experience, but I am also interested. I found one data point in the below article. Snoring was reduced, and seemingly dependent on the level of adjustment.
