Cpap dry throat & mouth

Thanks so much for sharing , glad you found something that works for you. Have you found another way to manage your sleep apnea? Warmly, Kristin (SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net Team Member)

I have my bed at a 4” incline which helps substantially. I’ve tried 6” before and while you do feel a tad like you might slide out of the bed you never actually do. If you’re sleeping with a partner you can get full bed length inclines for your side of the bed, but make sure it’s a full length incline. I’ve tried just wedges but it ends up making your hips hurt pretty bad unless you’re a consistent back sleeper, which I’m not. There are several options when it comes to incline. The first would be bed risers which you put under the posts at the top of your bed. This inclines the entire bed and is probably the cheapest option. Next would be a full length bed wedge which would go under your mattress. Amazon carries all types I'm referring to in this post. If you do an under the mattress option I would recommend the 6” height which is 6” at the top and tapers down to 2” at the foot of your bed. If you sleep with someone else in the bed with you, there is a half bed wedge which you can put on top of the mattress and usually comes with a cover which is washable. Of course each of these items are pricey with the exception of the bed risers which tend to run between $15-$50 depending on the type you want. Regardless of the one you choose, it’s an investment in your health and to me it’s worth it. It takes about 3 months to see the benefit as it takes time for your body to adjust and settle into the incline but I’ve seen it help a great many people with reflux, sleep apnea, and snoring. I wasn’t able to tolerate a cpap machine, I’d take it off and not even wake up to do it. I tried several machines and masks but I had a problem with it shoving air into my stomach which I would then wake up and throw up. I spend five years trying different machines and masks and pressure settings. As of now I’m not being treated for my apnea but I’m in the process of researching alternatives to using a mask as new technology is emerging all the time. Don’t give up on finding a solution. Everyone is different and maybe a machine isn’t the right solution for you. With my constant dry mouth I use the Xylimelts at night and Gun during the day and that seems to be my best option for the time being.

Sorry to hear that part broke @bry-guy, many times, we suggest using the humidifier part for dry mouth. Have you spoken to the machine company about getting that part fixed? Warmly, Kristin (SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net Team Member)