Blowfishing?

Hi. I am a newbie, both on this list and as a CPAP user. I've noticed that sometimes during the night or first thing in the morning before I take my nasal pillows off, bubbles of air come out between my lips. While reading some of the new user information, I noticed a term called, "blowfishing." Is this what is happening to me? Does it matter or diminish my therapy? If I change masks or tape my mouth shut (already use a chin strap but am still able to open my mouth if I need to), what happens to that air?

Thanks!

Hopefully it'll go back down your airway, where it belongs. It's not going to do you any good if it just blows out in the breeze!

It's what happens when your lips are taped and you mouth fills with air.

O.

Yes, that's what "blowfishing" is. And it doesn't harm a thing.

In fact, if you have full-face (or hybrid) mask, blowfishing is a good way to stop a leak when one wakes you up. The puffed out cheeks press harder on the skirt.