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by JackRyan53
Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still having issues with dry mouth!!
Replies: 8
Views: 9282

Still having issues with dry mouth!!

Been on CPAP since the late 90's!! I have a Resmed 10 with an F20 Full Face Mask. Have to wake up to get a drink several times a night with dry mouth. My machine shows no leaks so the mask is not the problem. I used every mouth spray/wash in the book that doesn't even touch it. I do mouth breathe in...
by JackRyan53
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still having issues with dry mouth!!
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: Still having issues with dry mouth!!

Wild Cherry Lozenge then back to sleep is a bit of a lifesaver!!
by JackRyan53
Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still having issues with dry mouth!!
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: Still having issues with dry mouth!!

@ JackRyan53 - We can't be sure what kind of machine you have. IF IT IS A RESMED, the leaks posted on MyAir/OSCAR are the Large Leaks. ResMed machines report ONLY the Large Leaks. So if you are seeing a leak rate of 10, the "real picture" is that you are producing 24LPM of expected leaks (engineere...
by JackRyan53
Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still having issues with dry mouth!!
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Re: Still having issues with dry mouth!!

he purpose of the humidifier is to keep the nasal passages from drying. When we mouth breathe, there is just not enough humidity to keep the mouth from drying. Turn the humidity level down one notch each night. As long as you don't get dry nasal patches, keep turning it down. I don't need a humidif...
by JackRyan53
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still having issues with dry mouth!!
Replies: 9
Views: 717

Still having issues with dry mouth!!

Still looking for some "Out of the Box" Ideas to combat dry mouth. I warm weather months I wake up every night with cotton mouth, etc. I have a FFM mask the is excellent. Airfit F20. Usually under 10 leaks a night so I don't think its the typical leak problem. I've tried all of the sprays, etc. but ...