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Full face mask but dry mouth?
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Full face mask but dry mouth?
I was using a p10 with mouth tape to stop my mouth breathing but it started becoming uncomfortable and I still found myself breathing through my mouth even with the tape. I decided to switch to a full face mask and went with the F40 but sometimes I wake up with my mouth a bit dry. I thought dry mouth would only happen without a full face mask when breathing through your mouth. Is there anything to be concerned about here? Is there anything I can do better? I attached screenshots of 3 nights since I started using the mask on Jan 13th.


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RE: Full face mask but dry mouth?
I found out that breathing through the mouth 'full stop' causes dry mouth. It's happened with my F40. I also found that even some recommend the use of a chin strap/soft cervical collar (not tape) with a full face mask. With the chin strap or soft cervical collar you can still open your mouth if you really need to. It worked for me. But I switched to a P10 as I'm growing a beard. And the F40 does not get along with beards.
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I'm a mouth breather. No way can I breathe thru my nose at night while sleeping. I get dry mouth and I just deal with it. I don't know of any tips or tricks to avoid it.
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(01-21-2025, 06:40 PM)super7pilot Wrote: I found out that breathing through the mouth 'full stop' causes dry mouth. It's happened with my F40. I also found that even some recommend the use of a chin strap/soft cervical collar (not tape) with a full face mask. With the chin strap or soft cervical collar you can still open your mouth if you really need to. It worked for me. But I switched to a P10 as I'm growing a beard. And the F40 does not get along with beards.

Ya I tried the chin strap too and no luck with that. Guess I’ll stick with the f40 - beard isn’t in my genetics lol
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(01-21-2025, 07:34 PM)ttsoldier Wrote: Ya I tried the chin strap too and no luck with that. Guess I’ll stick with the f40 - beard isn’t in my genetics lol

What was it about the chin strap that didn’t work?  I had some issues with the type of chin straps that put far too much pressure on my chin/jaw to keep it closed. 

I switched to the knightsbridge and it works a treat. Even though it can be a bit of a faff to put on correctly.
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(01-21-2025, 07:59 PM)super7pilot Wrote: What was it about the chin strap that didn’t work?  I had some issues with the type of chin straps that put far too much pressure on my chin/jaw to keep it closed. 

I switched to the knightsbridge and it works a treat. Even though it can be a bit of a faff to put on correctly.

I just felt like no matter how tight it was , I could still open my mouth and breathe.
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RE: Full face mask but dry mouth?
Lots of people use xylimelts for dry mouth. They work well. Here's a link in case you are interested:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TSF...UTF8&psc=1
Machine:  ResMed AirCurve 10 Vauto
Mask:  Bleep DreamPort Sleep Solution and F&P Nova Micro

Link to thread about switching from Autoset to Bilevel:
https://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread...+a+bilevel

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soldier

You are set for pillows, is that correct?

You mention you switched to FFM, is that these charts?
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(01-21-2025, 08:37 PM)ttsoldier Wrote: I just felt like no matter how tight it was , I could still open my mouth and breathe.


Hi ttsoldier,

The Knightsbridge Dual Band is designed to keep your mouth closed when your jaw is *relaxed*, and do so by applying a minimum amount of force, applied in the correct direction, so that it is comfortable but effective.  With the Knightsbridge, or in fact also with any traditional neoprene chin strap, you will always be able to open your mouth if you try.  



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RE: Full face mask but dry mouth?
(01-21-2025, 08:37 PM)ttsoldier Wrote: I just felt like no matter how tight it was , I could still open my mouth and breathe.

With any chin strap, you can open your mouth if you try. 



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