More moisture please!

tallenhouston · Post by **tallenhouston** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:26 pm

I just restarted my treatments with a new Remstar APAP machine with a built-in humidifier after a 3 year hiatus . I gave up a few years ago because of the extreme discomfort from very dry nasal passages and throat. Tearing the mask off at 1 o'clock each morning was not doing me much good.

After a few nights with the new unit, I am still experiencing the dryness despite the built-in humidifier (though not as extreme). Does anyone have any other suggestions that can help get me through this? I feel like I need the treatments, but there has to be a better solution.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:31 pm

Tallen. It's very likely that you are "mouth breathing". If you do a search on this forum, there is lots written about that problem. Some us a chin strap, some us a full face mask, some tape their mouth at night, and some do all of the above.

Are you sure your humidifier is running? I believe with your machine, you do have to turn on the humidifier manually. Is the humidifier using water every night? How high is the humidifier set - it's range is 1 to 5?

sleepylady · Post by **sleepylady** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:27 pm

Tallen,

I experienced very dry nasal passages when my humidifier was at a lower setting. You may try turning that up. As for a dry throat, Linda may be right in that you may be opening your mouth. I thought I might be a mouth breather so I tried a full face mask. My pressure is higher so I had problems keeping a good seal. I gave up on that and got a nasal pillows and a chinstrap. Two chinstraps later and luckily I've taught myself to keep my mouth shut. Luckily I was never a total mouth breather. I do know many people do tape their mouths shut.

Best of luck,
Melinda

GoodKnight · Post by **GoodKnight** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:44 pm

Tallenhouston,

A heated hose will go a long way to solving you problems.
Do a search on this forum for "Aussie Heated Hose". You will find a lot of information which will convince you to buy one and links to where to buy it. Total cost is about $100.00 and is well worth it.

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:21 pm

SInce I got my heated hose, I have been able to crank my humidifier to 5 - which is the max - and without rainout. I have not had the dryness problems that I had without the heated hose.

btrbean · Post by **btrbean** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:39 pm

seen a post on a heated hose woundering where i can get one would like to try it sounds like that might be what i need. I can be reached at jwhite32@bellsouth.net please email me

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:03 am

btrbean, the only place in the world that I know of where you can order a separate heated hose to use with any machine is:

http://www.sleepzone.com.au

Very nice people to deal with. Shipping is included in the price. I think it's about $89 in U.S. dollars. In order to plug the hose in to an electrical outlet in the States, you'll also need a DC adapter, available at Radio Shack for under $20.

My edit (June 2006) - the sleepzone heated hose is carried by at least one U.S. online store, too - cpapusa.com

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