Aveo TSD (Tongue Stabiliser device)

[retsyo]

Not sure if this is the right category for this. I visited my consultant today here in NZ (Saturday) who suggested that I might like to try the TSD if I am away for a night or two instead of taking my APAP. Has anybody tried this device? It is a NZ invention but has been marketed in the UK since 2006. The web site www.aveosleep.co.uk certainly gives a very good recommendation for helping SA or snoring.

The device is fitted on to the tongue and it looks as if you are sucking a dummy when in place - could be an alternative therapy for those not wanting to wear a mask.

[puffin]

Only £70 a pop, who do they think they are kidding!

[acebass]

No, No, absolutely not! that thing is just not right! can't explain it, just not right!

[chelseauk]

argh.. can you imagine having that in your mouth and on your tongue all night - I find it hard enough it i have a mouth ulcer - or if I bite my tongue - and just about anything like that would set off my gag reflex.

The whole anything in your mouth at night is just wrong - I also suspect i'd have saliva coming out of my mouth all night.

[retsyo]

No this is no early April Fool.

My consultant has tried out every single mask and machine there is on the market, including the TSD. It took him a week to get the right fit but he admits he sure had a very sore tongue at the end of the week.

Incidentally his favourite mask was the Resmed Activa - thought that was the most comfortable and most effective.

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Very proud user of the Resmed S8 Autoset Spirit II with H3i Humidaire
Resmed Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillows
Resmed Chin Strap

[Andysee]

What a strange device. It would look more at home in an Ann Summer's catalogue (not that I've ever read one)

Andy