amw157 42 Posted October 7, 2012 Absolutely play with the humidity. I see that as 100% safe, whereas playing with the pressure may not be. And there's forums just for CPAP users, and if you lurk there you will find a ton of products to help, like mask cleaning stuff that makes it feel fresh. Here's one: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/citrus-ii-cpap-mask-cleaner-spray/ID=prod3969566-product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForMyfamily 84 Posted October 7, 2012 Anyone else experience this? Yes, yes and yes! I thought it was just me but every since surgery I get extremely dry mouth once or twice a night. Have not had the air pressure adjusted yet but will have it checked when I hit a 100 lb loss soon. So Patrick how have you been doing lately anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belinda 17 Posted October 7, 2012 I have been the same way after surgery. My mouth is so dry in the morning. This never happened before surgery so I'm not sure if its because I lost some weight or not maybe I need to get my machine settings turned down I didn't think I would need to do that so fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbernada 190 Posted October 7, 2012 I can definitely say that post surgery, I will sometimes wake up with my mouth completely dry -- with my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth, etc. I know that I have a harder time keeping my mouth shut when sleeping. I've started keeping a bottle of Water next to the bed so that when I do wake up this way, I can at least "reconstitute" my mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lloydthumper 70 Posted October 7, 2012 I also have had this problem after surgery. Some people have to have a chin strap. I actually had a full face mask that I had but never used but I've been using it and it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Dog 4 Posted October 9, 2012 I had this also, it is because your mouth is open. I am assuming you are using nasal pillows or a nose mask. Last night I broke the cycle and I used the chin strap to keep my mouth shut....No dry mouth this morning. The chin strap is like a big ace bandage that does around your chin and over your head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted October 9, 2012 If I drink at least a gallon of Water during the day I don't have this problem. The lees I drink tge worse it is. This makes me believe it's directly related to your level of hydration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick Curl 424 Posted October 12, 2012 my full face mask works well w/ a goatee --but if I forget to shave my cheeks for a couple days, it doesn't work that great... I know this is a latecoming post ... but Patrick your photo shows you with a goatee. I can't tolerate any facial hair at all, or else I get leaks around my mask. I wish I could stop shaving and grow my beard back, but not until I get off this CPAP. I know it's probably blasphemy, but have you considered going clean-shaven? 2 Spirit Fire and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
