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by StuK
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side sleeping and dryness in mouth
Replies: 17
Views: 2919

Re: Side sleeping and dryness in mouth

I think the humidifier will definitely help, I find that when my mask is not tight and the air leaks it is like having a blower hand dryer evaporating the moisture in my mouth. Best I can do for a comment.
by StuK
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tricks to fall asleep
Replies: 45
Views: 6683

Re: Tricks to fall asleep

Everyone is different, this may sound crazy, but it works for me. I take a deeeeep breath and hold it as long as I can, then exhale slowly when done exhaling I hold my breath again as long as I can and then take another deeeeep breath, etc. I believe this works for two reasons, one it is relaxing an...
by StuK
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal mask chin strap
Replies: 0
Views: 1204

Nasal mask chin strap

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj506/StuK04/Muelleer%20Wrap%201_zpsiyhwdm5n.jpg I did not like the chin straps that came with my machine, they would slide off my head and there was not flexibility. I now use this wrap, it can be tightened to keep your jaw from slacking but you can still yawn w...