Dry Mouth

[Broken Bob]

I have been using a Mirage Quattro FFM for the past four years. My AHI normally does not exceed 1.5. My mask has always had high large leaks and the "mask farts" are so loud they wake my neighbors as well as my self. My wife moved in with a neighbor 3 houses away to get away from the noise!
Three months ago, my DME recommended the Fisher/Paykel FFM. The DME said it had a really good seal. It does. It is much more comfortable than any mask I have tried. The leaks have been reduced to a couple of "baby farts" through out the night and my wife had moved back in and my neighbors are happy. My AHI still remains 1.5 are less.

Why am I writing this if life is so good you ask?
I now have a problem with EXTREME dry mouth. I never had this with the Quattro. I am a nose breather and I know for sure I do not open my mouth during sleep. I welcome your feedback.

By the way, I tried to change my equipment profile and the Fisher/Paykel was not an option. Any help there?

[49er]

I have been using a Mirage Quattro FFM for the past four years. My AHI normally does not exceed 1.5. My mask has always had high large leaks and the "mask farts" are so loud they wake my neighbors as well as my self. My wife moved in with a neighbor 3 houses away to get away from the noise!
Three months ago, my DME recommended the Fisher/Paykel FFM. The DME said it had a really good seal. It does. It is much more comfortable than any mask I have tried. The leaks have been reduced to a couple of "baby farts" through out the night and my wife had moved back in and my neighbors are happy. My AHI still remains 1.5 are less.

Why am I writing this if life is so good you ask?
I now have a problem with EXTREME dry mouth. I never had this with the Quattro. I am a nose breather and I know for sure I do not open my mouth during sleep. I welcome your feedback.

By the way, I tried to change my equipment profile and the Fisher/Paykel was not an option. Any help there?

Hi BB,

You might find this dentist's site on dry mouth helpful.

http://www.ccomfs.com/surgical-instruct ... h-patients

One remedy many members have had luck with is orajel for dry mouth. Maybe give that a try?

I assume you have tried experimenting with the humidity levels?

Best of luck.

49er

[ChicagoGranny]

I now have a problem with EXTREME dry mouth.

Do you mean when you are sleeping and not throughout the day? If so, here is a product that I use every night and it is a great help - http://www.drugstore.com/orajel-dry-mou ... tid=183812

If you try Orajel, be sure to get the one in the link. Orajel makes several products and Orajel Dry Mouth Relief Gel is the only one that is appropriate for your problem.

Get everything ready for bed and your mask at hand. Put a dab of Orajel on the tip of your tongue and then spread it between your lower teeth and gums. Repeat for upper teeth. Immediately put on the mask and get into bed. Try not to suck the gel down.

I am a nose breather and I know for sure I do not open my mouth during sleep.

This statement lacks some credibility. How can you know your mouth doesn't open during sleep since you are ... well, asleep?

Why are you using a FFM if your mouth doesn't open during sleep? Nasal interfaces are much more popular with people whose mouth doesn't open during sleep.

[OkyDoky]

By the way, I tried to change my equipment profile and the Fisher/Paykel was not an option. Any help there?

Just type it into your signature line.
I use Orajel for Dry Mouth before bed and it keeps the cotton mouth away for me. I just put a little on the end of my tongue and rub it between gum and cheek.

[Broken Bob]

Thanks od

[Sir NoddinOff]

Here's the best price I've found for Orajel Dry Mouth Moisturizer:

http://www.dentist.net/products/orajel- ... rizing-gel

If you have Amazon Prime with free shipping, that's generally a cheaper way to go.

[grybeard77]

Biotin (oral balance dry mouth moisturizing gel) works very well too.