dry mouth

Lately, when using my machine I have awoken in the middle of the night with my mouth so dry I can barely open my mouth. I have all new mask & parts and it is still doing it. Any thoughts?

Carol Dunlap wrote:Lately, when using my machine I have awoken in the middle of the night with my mouth so dry I can barely open my mouth. I have all new mask & parts and it is still doing it. Any thoughts?

More knowledgeable members will be along with advice, but they will want to know what mask you're using.

I sometimes have mouth leaks, so I keep a spray bottle of Biotene on the nightstand for those times when I wake up with a pasty mouth.

Hang in there for advice from experienced members, which includes things like using a chin strap or cervical collar to keep your mouth closed, or even taping it (there's a very recent post on that subject). I have found that even keeping my teeth together, air can escape through my lips. Doesn't happen often, which is why I avoid taping. Again, let members know what mask you're using so they can help.

Carol Dunlap wrote:Lately, when using my machine I have awoken in the middle of the night with my mouth so dry I can barely open my mouth. I have all new mask & parts and it is still doing it. Any thoughts?

Often dry mouth means mouth leaking. What is your leak rate? It is best to post data if your machine is data capable.
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Dry mouth usually indicates mouth breathing unless you are taking some medications known to cause dry mouth.

Dry mouth from mouth breathing can happen with a full face mask or a nasal interface mask.
Using a full face mask doesn't guarantee no dry mouth....but it will help prevent loss of therapy pressure out the mouth.
Mouth breathing with a nasal mask...you might be losing therapy pressure out the mouth and it will show up as a leak.

It would help to know what mask you are using.

I have the same challenge. My doctor as well as my DME provider both suggested that the bedroom might be too dry. They suggested running a small humidifier in the room. If you have one, give it a try to see if it makes any difference.

HockeyGirl22 wrote:I have the same challenge. My doctor as well as my DME provider both suggested that the bedroom might be too dry. They suggested running a small humidifier in the room. If you have one, give it a try to see if it makes any difference.

I see you are using a nasal mask and are at a relatively high pressure. What is your leak rate? How do you control mouth leaking? Your machine has a humidifier. I suspect that your doctor and DME provider are WRONG.