FFM Need More Humidity. Quick Question

I recently changed to a FFM from a nasal mask. I have my humidifier on 5 (Highest) but still waking up to a dry mouth. If I were to hook up a 2nd humidifier chain it after CPAP, would I get more humidity?

Fisher & Paykel Humidification Starter Kit




https://www.cpap.com/productpage/fisher ... hc105.html

Your logic is flawed.
Any time you mouth-breathe, you will get dry mouth......even with a full-face mask.
Too much (heated) humidity can cause nasal congestion......which will result in mouth-breathing......which causes dry mouth.

My suggestions would be to turn your humidifier setting WAY DOWN......or Off. AND, do some nasal cleansing before bedtime so you can breathe through your nose. Also, practice trying to keep your tongue to the roof of your mouth while you sleep (think: sucking on a lemon drop) and that will help seal your mouth shut.


Den

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I where a full face mask but I still breath through my nose. I can't wear a nasal or pillows cause my mouth drops open. So try to keep your mouth shut and breath through your nose, takes practice.

jlmoorekcmo wrote:I recently changed to a FFM from a nasal mask. I have my humidifier on 5 (Highest) but still waking up to a dry mouth. If I were to hook up a 2nd humidifier chain it after CPAP, would I get more humidity?

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Den and squid13 are right. If you cannot keep your mouth closed, try a PapCap or other chin strap.

Don't buy this one. It's a piece of junk. You might as well tie a stretchy ribbon around your head.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/univer ... hleak.html

The ruby style and papcap seem fairly effective because they have additional bracing around the back and top of the head, offering more secure chin bracing and even reducing mask torque. My favorite is the PapCap.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/ruby-s ... strap.html
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pursle ... otton.html
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/ruby-s ... strap.html

Another option is to still breathe through your mouth, but make sure it isn't open very far. I have to breathe through my mouth when I sleep, but I have found that I rarely have a dry mouth. Usually, it is only when I sleep on my back and my mouth drops open further than normal. More air - more drying.