Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

[Emjaysmash]

Does anyone have any issues with their face being chapped since using the mask? I've just noticed that the corner/side of my mouth is very dry and chapped and I dont really know what else to do about it. Any one else suffering?

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Does anyone have any issues with their face being chapped since using the mask? I've just noticed that the corner/side of my mouth is very dry and chapped and I dont really know what else to do about it. Any one else suffering?

I get that a bit. Using the humidifier helps.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by pnoon

I get that a bit. Using the humidifier helps.

I use the humidifier every night, on its highest setting. Am I over humidfied?

[eber]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I use the humidifier every night, on its highest setting. Am I over humidfied?

I have similar issues however I tend to sleep with my mouth open and even with the humidifier on high I still wake up with an extremely dry mouth, anyone else have this problem?

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Does anyone have any issues with their face being chapped since using the mask? I've just noticed that the corner/side of my mouth is very dry and chapped and I dont really know what else to do about it. Any one else suffering?

I get a little ring around my mouth where the mask sits sometimes and it seems to be more prevalent during the winter months. I've considered growing a goatee just to deal with it, but have heard that facial hair will hurt the seal. I don't know another solution really, sorry.