Opening mouth with mask on...is that OK?

[LisaEileen]

I have a mirage quattro full face mask. I've only had my bipap for 7 days so I'm still geting used to things. I know it's not OK to open your mouth if you have a nasal type mask. But, I'm wondering if it's OK to have an open mouth while using a full face mask? I've woke up and realized my mouth is open. I slept very well for the first time in years last night and realized not only was my mouth hanging open, but I was drooling all over the place too.

[jules]

open mouth with FFM should be fine - that is why you have the FFM

[DoriC]

My husband's mouth drops open with his UMFF and there's no leak problem. He fits his mask on with his mouth slightly open too.

[babydoss]

My husband also sleeps with his mouth open. No problems. Some people are just "mouth breathers". I think that's why the full face type masks are better suited for those types of people.

[DoriC]

Welcome to the Wives Club. I'm wondering how many of us are out there? Maybe I should start a new thread, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one dealing with this situation. There could be husbands too.