Help! I have a CPAP issue going on.........

[Guest guest]

Cathy,

I use a CPAP and have never had any problems,

so I'm not sure what to do. I don't use the warm,

humidified air, though, mine is just straight.

Maybe that makes the difference?

Or, maybe you are biting the inside of your

mouth as you sleep.

Joanie

[Guest guest]

My suggestion would be to switch to a nasal cpap mask with a chin strap to

keep your mouth closed. Your full face mask is possible being worn too tight

pressing against your teeth/gums and causing sores inside your mouth. This

is just a suggestion. I'm a sleep technologist.......

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone!

Last night was my second night using my new CPAP machine, with warm

humidified air.

My issue is that the mask I have makes it so my mouth is closed all

night and I am breathing through my nose, which is fine, but......

Now I have a small sore on the inside of my bottom lip, and two

sensitive areas on either side of mouth--inside.

I called my pharmacist (who I ask all kinds of questions to) and he

recommended I get some Anbesol??? He also told me there is a

prescription that is used by people who use CPAP machines.

I'm confused.

What is causing this and why is it happening?

If anyone can help me, I'd so appreciate it!!!!

Hugs,

Cathy

waiting for the 19th to see the surgeon!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Joanie may be right, I've had my CPAP for 2yrs or so and I have the

humidifier type and the only trouble I had was getting use to the

mask. I would pull it off in my sleep. So, you may be 'fighting' it

in your sleep. Hope it works out. Happy Holidays, Sherry

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> Cathy,

>

> I use a CPAP and have never had any problems,

> so I'm not sure what to do. I don't use the warm,

> humidified air, though, mine is just straight.

> Maybe that makes the difference?

>

> Or, maybe you are biting the inside of your

> mouth as you sleep.

>

> Joanie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You may need to switch to a nasal cpap mask with a chin strap to keep

your mouth closed. Your full face mask is probably being worn too

tight and pressing against your teeth/gums causing mouth sores. As

your doctor about changing mask styles and your DME company will help

with the mask fitting. I'm a sleep technologist......

Lap RNY 10/17/06

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> > Cathy,

> >

> > I use a CPAP and have never had any problems,

> > so I'm not sure what to do. I don't use the warm,

> > humidified air, though, mine is just straight.

> > Maybe that makes the difference?

> >

> > Or, maybe you are biting the inside of your

> > mouth as you sleep.

> >

> > Joanie

> >

> >

> >