Cpap dries me out frequent wakeups
I'm a 82 yr old male with sleep aepna. I have been using resmed cpap for 10 t 12 yrs with mask with cushion. I can't breathe well in one side of my nose, when asleep I'm a mouth breather. Lately I wake up frequently nose n mouth very dry, very thirsty. Drink water frequent bathroom trips. Sometimes my reservoir is low or half full? Wake up very fatigued. I'm considering a new cpap machine, or humidifier.. suggestions from other people with same problem?
Hi
. Welcome to the community! Have you been using the same machine all this time? If so, it is probably time for a new one and for a new fitting to see what works best for you. Not only has technology changed in the past decade, but it is likely that your health and your sleep habits have changed as well. I would ask your doctor for a new prescription and then go directly to a medical supply store for a proper fitting and the type of mask that suits you best. If it is still uncomfortable, go back to the store, not your online provider, for another fitting until you have a mask that works for you. In the meantime, have you considered using dry mouth melts instead of drinking water? I order mine from Amazon and they work wonderfully. I just pop one in my mouth when my mouth is dry and go back to sleep. I hope this helps. Keep me posted if you don't mind. I will be thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
