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Dryness with FF, can't get heated

Posted by icansleep on July 07, 2005 at 12:43:23:

I'm fairly new to the CPAP world, 3 months now. I am SO glad to be sleeping but I have a problem with dryness. I know I know, get a heated humidifier. Here's the problem.

My insurance doesn't cover anything related to my CPAP and I can't receive finacial assistance from the clinic because I am a student (even though I also work.) My doctors have been AMAZING in that they have long term loaned me a CPAP and face mask until I get insurance that will cover it, even if that takes years. So I have a CPAP with a passive humidifier and a full face mask since I have serious problems with my nose completely clogging up during allergy season.

The first month or so I didn't have any problems at all. Got used to sleeping with the mask after the first night and slowly got back to normal after severe sleep deprivation. Now that my nose is not clogged up I am having major problems with mouth dryness. I put carmex in my nostrils at night to avoid dryness there.

I am thinking of trying to buy a nasal mask. Will that help? The SNAPP mask looks great but should I start with something basic (and cheaper) to make sure it works? Is there any way to help the passive humidifier be more effective?

Thanks!!

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