Help me please my cpap machine leaves my mouth and nose so dry

I forgot to answer your question about the dry nose.. I use a spray saline GEL, that stays around longer than the saline sspray. Also Ayr makes a gel in a tube that liikewise hangs around longer than the saline spray.

Try Ayr, a gel to put around your nose. In Walgreen's by nose sprays. Also have the dry mouth but I live with it; better than the morning headaches and dead tired feeling I was having.

thats so true, thanks
bre

I purchase Biotene gel to get up at night and rub my gums, my doctor said to drink more water. I have not used my gel in a while, however is hot in Texas and I used this gel twice this month.

thanks I did get the spray so far. It seems to help a little.
Bre

I THINK IT DEPENDS ON THE CPAP YOU HAVE I HAVE ONE THAT HAS VAMPERVOER AND IT HELPS ME

I forgot to mention one of my little tips for nasal lining dryness. I use a simple saline spray called OCEAN - its cheap and very effective. I use 1-2 squirts in each nostril every night routinely. You can buy at any drug store in the nasal spray section - Walgreens has their own brand…
tracy

Here is a link to a discussion about an excellent product to prevent dry mouth.

http://www.sleepconnect.com/discussions/937-a...

Have you considered using nasal pips instead of a mask…the air goes right into your lungs and nowhere else…Do you know if you sleep with your mouth open…it sounds like you do because you wake up with a Sahara Desert Mouth…so all that air is leaking out your mouth…so you aren't getting any of the benefits…you also need a chin strap to keep your mouth closed. then you willl wake up with a moist mouth…try the ultimate chin strap for sleep apnea…it is the best I have tried on the market…Biotene products are terrific…for temporary relief…

What are nasal pips? I use to use the chin stap, but with the new mask I didnt think I needed it anymore, I don't think I openi my mouth any more but I'm not sure. Others also mentioned the biotine products and I did buy the mouth wash and the spray and they do work great, thanks to everyone who suggested them.
Bre

Have you tried any Biiotene products? They are specifically for dry mouths. I particularly llike the spray you can use before bed and immediately when you wake with a dry mouth. Hope this helps.

not yet I just heard that from another guy who replied, thanks I will try them.

After you get your level set right on your CPAP, you also can brush with Biotene toothpaste and use the mouthwash as well it helps.

CPAP machines are sold with or without humidifiers. If your machine has a humidifiers, you have to fill it with distilled water every night. The humidity level can be adjusted if your nose or mouth are too dtry.

yes mine has it but I didnt know u could adjust it until u guys said it and I checked the manual. but as I said above mine dont get hot do they all? im calling the company tomorrow.
Thanks

thanks do you or anyone know do all the humidifiers get hot? mine dont and i dont think it ever did. Ill have to call the company and ask tomorrow.

So did you call the company and ask them to show you how to set and adjust the humidifier settings? all machines are a little bit different - so you should ask about your brand. One thing to note - its really the moisture we need, not necessarily the heat. So…don't think higher is better - too high can cause excess condensation to develop in the tubing and drip back in to the mask - YUK. It helps to cover the tubing to insulate - tubing covers are cheap and some cpap suppliers even have freebies they give away…ask.

let us know how it works for you!
tracy

Yes I called the company and they said since the humidifier never has worked, there going to try to get me a new machine if our insurance will cover it now. I also have meedicare as my secondary ins. So keep your fingers crossed I want to get the Resmed S9 series. I did adjust it up just a touch, to about a tad past 2 and it was set on 2. I will ask when they come out with the new mschine or to fix the one to show me how to work all the features. Thanks Tracy.
Bre

Thanks I didnt know you could adjust the humidity level. How do I do adjust it do u know? I'll have to check my book that came with it.

I hadn't tried my machine is so long I forgot it does have the humidifyer on it I believe. At least I add water to it daily so why dont that keep me from being so dry?