Sleep Apnea...

[scho63]

My only "complaint" so far is figuring out the humidity. I fill it up to just a bit over the max line. When I wake up all the water is gone but I still have some dry mouth.

I may need a separate humidifier in my bedroom out here in AZ.

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by scho63

My only "complaint" so far is figuring out the humidity. I fill it up to just a bit over the max line. When I wake up all the water is gone but I still have some dry mouth.

I may need a separate humidifier in my bedroom out here in AZ.

Holy cow, that is dry.

Should not be. I didnt have that issue when I was in AZ on vacation. Dont even use that much in the winter here.

Check the device for humidity settings.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by scho63

My only "complaint" so far is figuring out the humidity. I fill it up to just a bit over the max line. When I wake up all the water is gone but I still have some dry mouth.

I may need a separate humidifier in my bedroom out here in AZ.

Just get a humidifier for for the bedroom. If it is really that dry then your partner will benefit from it as well.

I got this one and it works well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KGXPW5

[luv]

Originally Posted by scho63

My only "complaint" so far is figuring out the humidity. I fill it up to just a bit over the max line. When I wake up all the water is gone but I still have some dry mouth.

I may need a separate humidifier in my bedroom out here in AZ.

Some of that could be the leakage issue you were having. Did you get your straps adjusted? Definitely could be the climate. I have to up the humidity on mine a little in the winter, and it will occasionally be dry (or close to it) in the morning. I definitely know when I need to turn it back down. Nothing more annoying than the gurgling sound whenever water condenses in your tube...lol.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by luv

Some of that could be the leakage issue you were having. Did you get your straps adjusted? Definitely could be the climate. I have to up the humidity on mine a little in the winter, and it will occasionally be dry (or close to it) in the morning. I definitely know when I need to turn it back down. Nothing more annoying than the gurgling sound whenever water condenses in your tube...lol.

I'm always amazed at how much water some people go through. I live in a fairly dry area (not AZ dry though) and keep my humidity on zero. I usually go 8-10 days between having to fill my tank (ResMed 10). If I have it up even a little, I get rain out (water in the hose). A heated hose helps but doesn't completely eliminate it. Fortunately, I don't need it on and don't get dry nose/mouth.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Frosty

I'm always amazed at how much water some people go through. I live in a fairly dry area (not AZ dry though) and keep my humidity on zero. I usually go 8-10 days between having to fill my tank (ResMed 10). If I have it up even a little, I get rain out (water in the hose). A heated hose helps but doesn't completely eliminate it. Fortunately, I don't need it on and don't get dry nose/mouth.

I'm a mouth breather. I constantly wake up with a dry mouth, so I have to have my humidity on. I do have a heated tube, so that helps. I usually have it on 4, but bump it up to 5 during the winter.

We went camping last fall. The temp in the tent got down into the 40s, while my tube is set at about 78. Talk about gurgling. I ended up sleeping with the machine in my sleeping bag with me, and it helped.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by luv

I ended up sleeping with the machine in my sleeping bag with me, and it helped.

I bet it did.......

[wutamess]

I use a nasal pillow. I also had to use a face mask to keep my mouth closed (from amazon) because my mouth was opening defeating the CPAP purpose.
I can tell when my mouth has been open because my mouth is dry as all get-out in the mornings. That's what prompted me to get the mask to keep my mouth closed.

I tried the mask but it broke me out really bad so it was a no-go.

[ROYC75]

Anybody here use the Inspire implant?

[Holladay]

I ended up sleeping with the machine in my sleeping bag

I bet it did.......

Do you have the vibratey kind?

[scho63]

So far, my CPAP has been a Godsend.

My events have dropped from an avg of 56 times an hour to around 8-12 with lows of around 3-4 times on best nights.

I am no longer tired or falling asleep during the day.

The key for me is to go to bed when I am tired at night and not fall asleep in my living room chair.

My apnea was severe obstructive.

I also stopped using the water tray as it made my mask filled with water and caused issues. Now that I am not mouth breathing all the time, I don't have anymore sore throats or dried out. A little dry once in a while but no big deal.

I have the Fisher Paykal full face with the Resmed 12. I keep the mask pretty tight and while it isn't the perfect feel, I have become used to it.

I also bought a CPAP pillow that had two half moon shapes cut out on each side that keeps my mask in place and helps my neck with perfect posture.

I can't recommend CPAP enough and appreciate all those here who persuaded me to move forward. Wish I did this 10 years ago when I already knew.

[displacedinMN]

Good for you. Other odd things may get better.
Weight loss, change in digestion/urination, focus, less pain reducer used.
Who knows.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Good for you. Other odd things may get better.
Weight loss, change in digestion/urination, focus, less pain reducer used.
Who knows.

My boner has grown to 3" and hard. You're right!

[Stryker]

Been using a CPAP machine for 3 years now and I love it. I sleep very well and my annual visits are always 100% positive. Highly recommend

[Eureka]

What is the root cause of this sleeping disorder?