Dry Mouth

I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea about a month ago. I am on a Resmed machine. I had no problem getting used the the mask etc, and it is comfortable to me, and i have no problem getting to sleep.
My number one issue is I wake up at least 2, sometimes 3 times a night with terrible dry mouth. The machine is working fine, but I don't seem to be getting anywhere by waking up several times during the night.
I have turned up the humidity in my machine, but that hasn't helped any. I also realize that they say medications can cause this. I usually take my meds between
6-7 depending on when I eat my evening meal, then don't go to bet till around 11:30 or so. Is/has anyone else dealt with this. (this dry mouth issue started before I got the machine)

Have you tried any of the XYLIMELTS, or biotene or thera-breath products?

I used them all for a while when I was worried about drymouth primarily because I was worried about my dental health. They all worked to varying degrees.

Eventually I tapered off and don't seem to have the issue anymore. I do sleep with a thermos of water and I do drink during the night. I have other issues besides sleep apnea and I try to stay super hydrated.

Mouth breathing causes dry mouth

navigator101 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:01 am

this dry mouth issue started before I got the machine

navigator101 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:01 am

my meds

Which meds/dosages do you take?

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You're probably leaking all the Cpap air out of your mouth... can you try a full face mask that'll let you mouth breathe without losing therapy air.