Help trying to get comfortable with mask

[Ashlization85]

Hi everyone! So I have a Airsense 10 and went from a Nasal Wisps mask (didn't like it) to a full face Dreamweaver mask. I do like it but I have a few concerns:

I tried to turn up the humidity to a level 3 so I could feel more comfortable and not feel my throat feel dried out and sore (still learning)... I noticed I love the cool 72 air inhale but my own exhale warm breath was feeling a bit annoying. What am I doing wrong? does my temp need to be cooler?

Also one thing that concerns me, we are approaching allergy season (what a awkward time for allergies right???) What if the gel that touches under the nose becomes bothersome?

I live in Washington so it can get humid sometimes if that info help.

Thanks in advance!

-Ash

[LSAT]

Your body temp is 98.6...when you inhale air at 72 it gets warmed in your body and goes out at a higher temp. You have no control over exhale.

[Janknitz]

If your throat is feeling dried out, chances are you are mouth breathing. In a FF mask that's OK in terms of not losing pressure, but it parches your oral tissues terribly. In my experience, humidification never really helps dry mouth all that much, because dry mouth isn't caused by low humidity, it's caused by mouth breathing or by medications that dry it out.

It doesn't seem possible, but you CAN learn to breathe only through your nose all night long by practicing all day long. Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth (not touching them) and leave it there whenever you think of it, all day, unless you are eating or talking. After a while it becomes second nature and will carry over into the night.

Your allergies may make this more difficult. Treat them as much as you can (remember that antihistamines and decongestants can make your mouth dry, too).

Drinking lots of fluids may help too, to keep you well hydrated to begin with (not too close to bedtime, though).

[Ashlization85]

If your throat is feeling dried out, chances are you are mouth breathing. In a FF mask that's OK in terms of not losing pressure, but it parches your oral tissues terribly. In my experience, humidification never really helps dry mouth all that much, because dry mouth isn't caused by low humidity, it's caused by mouth breathing or by medications that dry it out.

It doesn't seem possible, but you CAN learn to breathe only through your nose all night long by practicing all day long. Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth (not touching them) and leave it there whenever you think of it, all day, unless you are eating or talking. After a while it becomes second nature and will carry over into the night.

Your allergies may make this more difficult. Treat them as much as you can (remember that antihistamines and decongestants can make your mouth dry, too).

Drinking lots of fluids may help too, to keep you well hydrated to begin with (not too close to bedtime, though).

Thank you!

[Miss Emerita]

You could also try Xylimelts, which stimulate production of saliva. They are meant to last many hours; you stick them on your teeth or gums to keep them in place.

[zonker]

You could also try Xylimelts, which stimulate production of saliva. They are meant to last many hours; you stick them on your teeth or gums to keep them in place.

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