Yeh no fun there.

Using one month and “then “ started drying out. Why drying out

Or your tongue welded to the roof of your mouth.

My throat stuck together, closed. I woke up in a fight-for-life panic. Holy moly. It's gotten a lot better now but yikes. I use mouth tape now.

Same here .@@sharondavis3515

Great info!! Thank you.

I've had mine for 8 years havent made it one whole night with it on. It's about the most useless piece of equipment in my house

@@CPAPmyway How do I get desalinated water for your resmed10 humidifier? How & where do I get it?

@@susanenz3400 there two really good youtube channels that cover details of CPAP use that will help you optimize your machine for you. Also some excellent software that will allow you to see your sleep data, if your machine allows an SD card.

@@TheMightsparrow i use distilled water. Baby section of Walmart, but a lot of grocery stores carry it. Also tap water can be used. You just need to soak humidifier in vinegar when you get mineral build up. Once a week worked for me. But got lazy and went back to distilled water.

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

Happy to help.

My dry mouth was so bad I stopped using the c pap for months , started back yesterday because I was always tired or sleepy I live alone thought I'd start back dry mouth and all ,no one to wake me up any more. So now I'm going to order a full face again.thanks for the help.

Thank you!

Thanks for the feedback. Good luck!

Glad that it was helpful.

I am glad to hear that we could help.

Glad we could help.

Xylimelts are wonderful for me. Was skeptical but has worked for me💜

You are welcome.

You are welcome. Maybe you should check out our info page on full face masks. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Z1ndqbusXceas.html

You are welcome. Good Luck!

You are welcome.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you found it helpful!!

@@CPAPmyway I have an AirSense 10 and I'm using a full face mask. I have the humidity set to maximum (8). I wake up several times a night due to dry mouth. I have heated tubing, but I'm not sure what temperature to set it at. Can you give me some advice?

Good luck. In some cases we do have customers that have to refill the humidifier reservoir in the middle of the night. Which is no fun, but is an option. Room humidifier may be a better option to start with.

I actually reduced my pressure, and dry mouth better.

@@CPAPmyway ok

@@CPAPmyway I’m getting a severe dry mouth using a full face. 🙄

@@mercurym-7904 really I thought would help

Thanks for the input.

Good luck. Thanks for watching.

BFE Montana sounds awesome. Good luck with the humidity.

That is tough if you have maxed the humidity settings out already. Good luck.

O wow. Your situation sounds exactly like mine. I sometimes put a cube of ice and it seems to work better.

Thanks for watching and for the input. Good Luck!

Interesting. Thank you for the input.

Which neck brace did you get? I'm having the same issue.

This is the issue i have.

@@qotsafan7638 It was just a generic one from Walgreens or CVS.

Thanks for the tip!

Awesome. Good Luck!

I am sorry to hear that. Sometimes it all just isn't quite enough.

Same for me!

You're welcome!

Thanks for sharing

I have never heard of tooth mousse before What brand are you using. Thanks

@@MaxDance54 it’s called Tooth Mousse, in mint and another flavour. Great to protect teeth at night. Good luck! And the am dry mouth is not as bad either.

@@MaxDance54 a friend recommended GC MI Paste Plus. I got it from a dentist office. Tube was 25.00 but will last a long time. She also recommended Biotene gel to put on tongue. Haven't found that yet but I use the Biotene dry mouth wash before bed and then rub my teeth down with the MI Paste. I also use a chin strap with my nose pillow mask and it all seems to be helping.

Could you link your tooth mousse product. I found various whitening mouse, but.none for protecting teeth. Thanks so much

I am glad that we could help. Good Luck!!

Glad it was helpful!

Stopped working, how? Heater? Mine flashed message saying "Heater malfunction."

It took my husband over a year to get his new machine. Hope you've gotten yours and problems resolved. The hubs also has asthma. I just recently started sleeping with a cpap using the nose pillow mask. Had to use chin strap due to dry mouth. Also using Biotene dry mouth wash and GC MI Paste Plus to put on teeth prior to bed. This seems to be helping.

Thanks for the input.

What is the name of the mask manufacturer please ?

If it works, then it works! Thanks for the input.

Fusabue, your last sentence made me laugh so hard that I started to choke, & then exhaled Pepsi-cola out my nostrils! And another thing with your method; if you gotta go out & rob a gas-station or something, while wearing CPAP..... you're all set for that too! And the "mustache/band-aid" mouth closure approach; this would be pure hell for those of us "real men" that still wear "full mustaches!"

@@martinbachmann6283 😂 the gas station robbing reminds me of that scene in Raising Arizona, where the old man tells Nicholas Cage, “Son, you got a panty on your head.”

@@MissHappiness36 AhhHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Lady MissHappiness! I had forgotten all about that funny movie-line way back; I found the lil clip on y-tube, watched it once more, & then was laughing so hard + choking that I accidentally blew (drinking iced-tea today) it out my nose AGAIN!!

🤣

Thank You.

Great tip!

That is the somnifix. Link to it below. Currently on significant backorder. cpapmyway.com/store/disposable-cpap-parts/cpap-chinstraps/somnofix-mouth-strips

Good luck. A lot of people do great on the Somnifix mouth strips.

I like the full face much better than the other ones. It's the only one I can use now.

I went through several testing masks before my small features found a comfy not leaky FFM. My FFM is a DreamWear FFM & only covers nose & mouth…I had thought the FFM covered ALL the face…..nope! The only model that does that here in Australia was taken off the market. The SEMI! FFM is much less than I worried about.😀

That recall has really affected us all.

@@CPAPmyway I'm NOT buying this recall BS ! It's all related to the idiots who used some "Ozone cleaner" from all I read. I did not! That's what filters are for. I used my Remstar by Respironics for 15 years, it still works. I bet ANYTHING it's more dangerous to not use the machine than worry about the foam! I bought the INLINE BACTERIAL FILTERS , Amazon 3-pack. Goes between machine and tubing, that's going to show any foam residue. NONE... ZERO ... Only slightly gray after 6 weeks, I bet also you get more carcinogens than what the bacterial filter traps than a commute on the freeway to work in one day. FDA gave Phillips a sh*t deal imo, they still haven't made a settlement w/ FDA. They should come out and say it's the dumb ozone cleaners or whatever. If they approved that, they screwed up. DreamStation2 is not affected by the way. And no, I'm not worried about "gasses killing me from the foam" LOL I'm worried about a stroke from snoring and choking like what my heavy-snorer Dad did, that gave him heart attack eventually.

Are you using the mouth strips?

That is great. Thank you for the input

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7idnJuhr9jWYo0.html This is a link to our DreamStation Bluetooth video. Hope this is helpful. Have a great day.

That is a tough one. Have you tried any of the video options yet?

You may also want to look in to a room humidifier. Lots of customers have seen big improvements with that. Like the ones used for kids when they are sick.

Thanks for the input.

You are very welcome.

Great info. thanks for the input.

I doubt a strap pinched the nerve

Don't use tape you could suffocate if you have a power outage and the valve doesn't open on the mask

La boca seca puede ser porque al dormir se te abre la boca y sale el aire. Por eso recomienda que te pongas una banda que te mantenga la boca cerrada, o que uses somnifix u otra cinta adhesive para cerrar la boca (tiene una ranura para dejar respirar). Alternativamente, te recomienda cambiar a una mascara que cubra tanto la nariz como la boca al mismo tiempo. Tambien recomienda usar el humidificador en la maquina de CPAP, y en casos extremos tambien usar un humidificador del aire en tu habitacion. Buena suerte!

Thanks for the information. I would try adding in a Heated Hose if your CPAP will allow it. Then cranking the humidity as high as you can to see if it will help. Certainly worth a try.

That's what happen to me. My mouth and throat feel dry, even when I am awake with my mouth closed. HORRIBLE!!

Have you tried the auto setting with a climateline heated tube?

Hopefully you find some relief on that. Thanks for watching.

I ordered the bleep mask and a chin strap and have done well with that.

@@tinabuchanan894 Thank you for your reply. I have another question based on your response. What is a bleep mask? Thanks, Wally

Here is information on the Bleep. I have used it for about two weeks. I get a very good seal with it after I got the hang of putting it on. I still have to use a chin strap to avoid dry mouth issues, but my sleep is so much better than having to wrestle with the mask. You will need to try and position it on your face to suit you. Look it up on KZfaq too.

@@tinabuchanan894 Thanks for the input.

Are you using a Heated Tube yet?

My dentist suggests using Biotene solution in the day as mouth dries. And put some Tooth Mousse (pea sized amount she said) to the teeth surfaces with a finger before bed. Reuse both if wake dry. The Biotene keeps mouth wetter & Tooth Mousse prevents dry mouth related tooth decay. Pity no one told you.😕 and good oral hygiene ( flossing daily, brushing teeth…) is vital to prevent cavities. Protect your teeth,! Avoid acidic foods like Coke! Sofas, fruit juices ( high in natural sugars). Actual fresh fruit & veg are vital. That matters too. Is there fluoride in your water? If not, at lease use a high fluoride toothpaste. Your dentist should be able to recommend local brands &/or supplements . Good luck!

Wow. That makes things tough.

Thank you very much for that input.

If there is a mask leak you may have the "auto off" kicking in and turning the CPAP off. That is all that I can think of off hand.

The mouth tape is worth a try for sure. It should not pull your hair too bad. We have others with beards that use them.

I understand the question. However, adding a room humidifier has been helpful to others in the same situation. Worth a try if nothing else is an option I would say. Good luck.

This DreamStation/SoClean adapter should help with the connection issue. You may also want to consider a full face option if you have continued dry mouth. SoClean/DreamStation Adapter: cpapmyway.com/store/dreamstation-socelan-adapter Full Face Mask options: cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks

Sorry that you haven't been able to find resolution. Does not sound fun.

I would bet that you have a large mask leak if your score is that low.

@@CPAPmyway Thank you! What does that number indicate?

@@andreasharp5637the numbers are probably leak rates, usually measure in liters per second. However it may be a point system. You should look up the manual, or call a cpap sales rep.

The Vitera is a great mask to help with leaks. Also the AirTouch F20. I have links to both below for you. Vitera Full Face: cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/vitera-full-face-cpap-mask AirTouch F20 full face: cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/resmed-airtouch-f20-full-face-mask

For sure. Most Modern CPAPs have a hydrometer and thermometer to help with the variations as well.

I have the Resmed. Since I been on the F30i it helps me lay on my side. Full nose kept leaking when i slept on my side. I do recommend the F30i to alot of people.

Vitera and AirTouch are great beard options for full face. Links below to both. cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/vitera-full-face-cpap-mask cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/resmed-airtouch-f20-full-face-mask

Thanks for the input.

That is great. Thanks for the input.

Thanks for watching and for the input. You certainly can only do so much to help, but if you are interested in a full face options we have found the AirTouch Full face to work well with beards. Link below to that mask. cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/resmed-airtouch-f20-full-face-mask

We are testing out a new resolution to this. Stay tuned. If it works well we will get a video out on it very soon.

Thanks for the input.

Good luck and thank you for the input.

Thanks for the input. Have a great day and good luck!!

Good Luck! Thanks for the input

More pressure can result in more dry mouth from my experience. Increasing the humidity setting should help though.

You may want to try the AirTouch from ResMed to help with the skin breakdown. It is very soft and may help tremendously. Link to that mask below. cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks/resmed-airtouch-f20-full-face-mask

That would depend on which ResMed model that you have. I would definitely consult with the doc before making big changes though. We do have settings videos on our channel for most models.

It can for sure.

Yes you can. We have a video that will drop today on that. Stay tuned.

Here is the video for SoClean and DreamStation 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK2Aiad2sJjPm4k.html

Yes. But prob a good time to have it checked out. Repair Blog link below discusses this well. cpapmyway.com/blog

For sure. The climateline air is a great addition, but the humidifier will help without it.

Good luck. Thanks for watching and for the input

Thanks for info on Biotene.

If you have heated tubing and have the humidity all the way up, then it may be as good as you can do short of adding a room humidifier to your bedroom.

Same here. Full face mask, with humidifier & heated hose, and I usually get very bad dry mouth all night. I even refill the water level about 4 hours into my sleep time, so I know the water/humidity is being sent through the tube to the mask. Does anyone have an ACTUAL SOLUTION?

@@m.n.3490 Tape your mouth. Dermal tape at pharmacy. Cheap, works great.

Full face mask is the sure route to dry mouth.

Full face is even worse for dry mouth. That's my issue right now and I can't stand it.

It sound like you are doing just about all you can with the CPAP settings if they are at the highest setting currently. We have had customers that add a room humidifier to their nightstand to add more humidity to the room in general. Similar to what many people use for sick children. I would give that a shot.

@@CPAPmyway The company is going to send me a chin strap to see if that will help me to keep my mouth closed

@@ams122086 Good Luck

Have you tried brushing your teeth with Biotene toothpaste followed by Biotene mouthwash before going to bed?

Hot air holds more moisture Antoinette. So upping the humidity needs warmer air, hence heated pump. Side sleeping helps dry mouth a bit…I have a FFM that has compressible “arms” along edge of face. More comfy too with my small face. I tried micropore tape for skin….works as large X over mouth but removal in the morning has some “exciting “ moments so the silicone tape suggestion sounds much better & I will get some thank you whoever posted that!

Check out this video. I would go with a minimal full face. Like the Amara view or the DreamWear Full. Full Face Video Link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Z1ndqbusXceas.html

Amara View has worked well for me for 5 years

Have you tried to increase the humidity setting on that new Airsense 10 yet? The newer machines have a built in sensor to detect the humidity in the room. In some cases it may be a little too smart for its own good.

@@CPAPmyway Thanks for your fast answer, but I've set the humidity level manually so I set on 5/8 because more make too much moisture and build droplet of water in the tube now the humidity is ok the tank is half empty at the end of the night .

@@RichardGrossmanBSG75 OK if you are still seeing a humidity setting with single digits 1-8 then your Heated tubing isn't working correctly. It should automatically switch to a degree setting instead of the numerical 0-8 setting. I would replace that heated tubing first. Link to AirSense Climateline tube below if needed. cpapmyway.com/store/disposable-cpap-parts/tubing/resmed-climatelineair-cpap-tube

I have the same issue. I hate ResMed 10. I never had a super dry mouth b4. I use strap, mouth tape, humifier in room and on cpap, xylimelts etc and still have my cheeks stuck to my gums in the morning and still have high AHI and air leak. Loved cpap for 20 years until 3 years ago.

Are you using a heated tube yet?

You will want to use distilled water. And it should be available at pretty much all grocery stores.

I would try one of the mouth strips to see if that will help. Usually does. Link below to that product. Other than that I would recommend a switch to full face. Link to those below as well. cpapmyway.com/store/hush-mouth-strips cpapmyway.com/store/cpap-masks/full-face-masks

@@CPAPmyway I appreciate your response ,one last question do you think that most cases people with sleep apnea and a deviated septum would be better off to use a full face mask?

@@CPAPmyway Thank you for your reply I hear the mask and help tremendously if done properly I just can’t seem to get it right

@@CPAPmyway thank you!!

@@ricka0917 Most people in that scenario will use a full face. It just makes things easier in most cases.

I am not aware of a Prisma Smart plus. However, I would think that there is a humidity adjustment, and I would increase that if so.

I am not sure on the O2 sats question. That would be more for a Dr I think. We have had people talk about hair loss and we even have a good blog on that. Link below. cpapmyway.com/blog/cpap-pulling-out-hair

@@CPAPmyway Thanks for the reply! If you find out more about the 02 being more important than apnea (from a doctor) let me know.

Everyone is so different. The Tube temp should be adjusted as needed to keep moisture out of the tubing as you increase the humidity setting.

Thanks for the input.

Well.... that is one way to do it. Thanks for the input.

I do not think so. You can always buy a DreamStation 2 once they are available again.

It depends on the model. Which CPAP are you using.

@CPAPmyway air sence 10 elite but just bought new airline pipe with heater on.

One downside on the iBreeze is that there is not a heated tubing option. A heated tube will allow more humidity to be delivered. So it may be the system restricting the humidity due to your ambient conditions. You may be correct.

I recently started using a resvent cpap machine with a full face mask and am getting dry mouth, lips and throat. I have raised the humidity level and I believe there is a heating element under my water case. I do live in the Midwest where it’s humid this time of year. My house is normally temp locked at 69 degrees. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance