I don't have the answer, i'm just bumping this post up so others may take notice.

Hi everyone, I'm new to CPAPtalk and just beginning my journey with CPAP therapy. I was recently prescribed a machine, but I’m still trying to understand how everything works – from choosing the right mask to adjusting settings and handling side effects like dry mouth and discomfort. I’d really app...

Hello, I've bee using a cpap machine for 12 years. But recently I have nights where it is really difficult to fall asleep. As I'm about to sleep, I wake like gasping for air, like I'm falling and feeling really anxious. I thought maybe it was anxiety, but once asleep, no more problem, I sleep fine....

(NOT my mouth, but my jaw drops)...is there a sensible solution to train myself to keep the mouth shut? Is there some magic chin strap that will gently force me to keep the jaw shut? you may want to try a firm foam cervical collar. they are found at your drug or grocery store down with the rest of ...

Nasal masks work perfectly fine with BiLevel. Put on some mouth tape, fix the leak. If you have to see any of these Drs again just tell them you're using a FF-mask. here in support for what ds is saying. I've been on a nasal pillow mask for ten years and it made the journey over to bilevel just fin...

Do leaks from the mouth appear on Oscar? no. leaks are leaks as far as oscar knows. Yes! Leaks are leaks as far as Oscar is concerned. The correct question is "Does Oscar discriminate between mouth leaks and other leaks?" to which the answer is No. Oscar will show all leaks recorded by the machine,...

So I'm curious about things intended to help people avoid sleeping on our backs. i use a fanny pack. i put an empty plastic water bottle in it. the kind of water bottle you get at seven eleven or such like. this is very light but will still give a slight bump to remind you. and a slight crinkling s...

Theusertravel0 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 29, 2025 12:41 pm

Do leaks from the mouth appear on Oscar?

no. leaks are leaks as far as oscar knows.

Is there anything less harsh than tape, what about medical mask but only on the mouth? Is the point keeping the mouth shut or is the point to prevent leaking? Just a random idea https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/p1089718/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&p=1086133&hilit=+waveforms#p1086296 I take it it's...

Theusertravel0 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:33 am

my lips aren't always shut due to my lower jaw being smaller and having kind big teeth on the top

welcome to the zoo!

yes you can get leaks that way. I took have some misaligned front teeth. I've found that using denture cream on my lips keeps them from parting and for me, no mouth leaks.

Before CPAP I had occasional maintenance insomnia issues, but it was more like, waking up after 5 hours and then being up for the day unable to fall back asleep. Not every hour like with CPAP. I think I might have woken up around 22:00, coinciding with the big leak at that time? But not the other w...

subtlegrace92 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:58 am

OSCAR results: https://imgur.com/a/cpap-06-19-SaU1b66

did you have trouble with multiple wake ups before CPAP?

do your wake ups coincide with your leaks?

oh and welcome to the zoo!

jlsmithseven wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:24 am

The inside of the tubing never fully dries ever, so I want to get a drying machine. The hurricane.

no answer for the full face mask. (sorry) but have you tried just turning on your machine and letting it air dry your hose?

don't have your answer. i'm replying to bump it up. I figure if they see my name, they'll think "what dumb answer has zonker given?" then swoop in to correct me.

SleepySheepy11 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:37 pm

Thanks kindly for your response.

I wore my mask for an hour today, and I'll wear it for another hour before bed!

Will update with my progress!