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5 Easy Fixes for CPAP Dry Mouth

5 Solutions to Dry Mouth with CPAP in 3 Minutes Does your CPAP leave your mouth feeling like you’ve been wandering the desert all night? Dry mouth is a common frustration, but it doesn’t have to be! I’m Dr. Kimberly, a sleep physician, CPAP user advocate, and creator of the SomnoSeal, here to share 5 simple solutions to help you wake up feeling refreshed—not parched. Solution 1: Improve Nasal Patency “Solution number one is to improve nasal patency—or in plain English, make sure you can breathe freely through your nose. Start with a saline nasal rinse or nasal steroid to clear out congestion. You can also try mechanical nasal dilators, like Intake, Mute or Breathe Right strips, which gently open your nasal passages. And for chronic congestion, talk to your provider about whether a surgical option might help. Trust me, a clear nose makes for a happier sleep and CPAP experience! Solution 2: Close Your Mouth “Number two—close your mouth. I know, easier said than done! But products like the SomnoSeal, which I developed specifically for CPAP users, or even simple mouth tape, can help you keep that pesky air from escaping. This can reduce dry mouth and make therapy way more comfortable. Solution 3: Lower the Pressure “Number three—talk to your sleep provider about whether lowering your CPAP pressure is an option. Sometimes a small adjustment can make a big difference in comfort. Higher pressures can literally blow your mouth open, resulting in a loss of overall pressure, so discuss with your provider if this is an option for you. Solution 4: Try a Chin Strap “Solution four is a chin strap, which helps keep your mouth closed while you sleep. Now, not all chin straps are created equal—you’ll want one that doesn’t pull your jaw backward, which can actually worsen sleep apnea. The Respironics chin strap or Knightsbridge are good options. Solution 5: Use a Full-Face Mask “Finally, solution number five—switch to a full-face mask. This covers both your nose and mouth, so even if you are a strong, habitual mouth breather, you’ll still get effective therapy. While it may not eliminate dry mouth completely, it can definitely reduce it compared to using a nasal-only mask with an open mouth And there you have it—5 solutions to dry mouth in 5 minutes! If you’re ready for more tips like these, join my weekly Sleep Bytes by signing up on my website. You’ll receive quick, actionable advice to help you make the most of your sleep therapy. Click the link below or head to KimberlyMD.com. And there you have it—5 solutions to dry mouth in 5 minutes! Thanks for joining me and I hope to see you next week for more actionable advice to help you make the most of your sleep therapy. ________________________ Life is better when you get enough quality sleep. Imagine waking refreshed, engaging in your work, and creatively solving problems. Unlike the heavy, foggy feeling of sleep deprivation, adequate sleep generally puts a positive spin on life and allows us to be our best selves. In fact, sleep is as important to well-being as diet and exercise! Over the past 20 years, the science behind sleep has exploded. Dr. Kimberly helps filter and break down this information into simple, practical steps that can start improving your sleep today. KimberlyMD, or Kim Hutchison, MD, is a physician and associate professor of neurology and sleep medicine at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. She completed a fellowship in sleep disorders medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, where she spent her early career studying the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain using functional imaging (fMRI). Kim moved to Portland in 2011 where she joined the faculty at OHSU and combines clinical practice with teaching and exploring her research interests. Named one of “Portland’s Top Docs” for 2014, Dr. Hutchison is active in the frontiers of neurology including online learning and education, innovations in sleep medicine treatment, and increasing access to sleep medicine services in underserved populations. Dr. Hutchison is the creator of the online course CPAP 101: Start Here, as well as sleep-related masterclasses and blog posts. Her education can be found at KimberlyMD.com Disclaimer: The videos we publish are educational and for informational purposes only. Under no circumstances is this information specific medical advice. Individual sleep complaints should be discussed with your medical provider. Copyrights Disclaimer: We follow Youtube fair use policies while using any content or clip of these videos. Contact me for any copyright issues. "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."