CPAP sleep apnea therapy: tips for managing mouth leak

Mouth leak can be a problem for some people starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. Getting the right CPAP mask and feeling comfortable in it can take some trial and error. There are different types of masks to choose from including nasal pillows, nasal and full face. The right mask, the right fit and getting humidity right can make a big difference to the quality of your sleep. You deserve a mask that helps give you the sleep you need to enjoy every day.
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[dulcilass]

I'm not a mouth breather, but I can have a slight mouth opening at night which leaves my mouth dry. I use surgical tape to tap my lips closed. A sort piece going from the indention under my nose down to the mid chin. It's been successful for me so that I've had 5 days this month so far where I've had no events at all register.

[Bill.R.]

I just started CPAP. I feel like I can't get enough air breathing through my nose (using nasal pillows) and the air escape is very odd. I think I'm going to ask for the hybrid face mask.

[kristenschnese]

I use a mouth guard snd the Resmed N20 still get a leak now and then

[perskarva]

I use the chin strap and I tape over my mouth when using my CPAP. My CPAP says there has been 0L/min leakage yet it still pumps my stomach and intestines full of air so that my stomach hurts because it's so full. I can't sleep with the full face mask and I would love to stick with the nasal mask only. I sleep well with it but most nights it just pumps me full of air even without any leakage. Oh and I forgot to meantion my AHI has been also 0.0 which makes it even wierder that it pumps me so full of air.

[stansklodowski]

Well Noah I think this might be one better than yours. I recently sent a request to a company called NuMask. They have an item called a retention mask very different than the hard plastic, ill fitting and expensive type. I told the company, "Best thing  sliced since sliced bread". Read up on it. It is different, but EXTREMLEY comfortable.

[TheDano]

What leaks outta my mouth is saliva, how do l control that. l won't wear a CPAP.