CPAP Question!
I've got a humidifier on my CPAP, even adjusted the humidity level up... No change.
I'll bring it up with my PCP Friday.
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Darcy,
I consider myself a "self-proclaimed" expert when it comes to CPAP. I have used one for over 25 years. My sleeve surgery was 3/29/16 and since 1/1/16 I have lost about 65 lbs. I have noticed the dry mouth problem you have and found a couple of things that contribute to the problem. I am exhailing out of my mouth when I lay on my back which will dry your mouth out in a hurry. I adjusted my pressure myself down by 2 cfm to see if that helped (I am not recommending you adjust your machine yourself). It did some good but did not completely solve the problem. What really helped me is I can now sleep on my side again and that seems to have stopped the problem of exhailing through my mouth. You might try that if you are sleeping on your back. You might also try a chin strap to help keep your mouth closed if you are opening your mouth.
Hope this helps!
