Reading, for the three separate problems this thread braids together: CPAP Dry Mouth and Mouth Breathing: How to Stop It Tonight — the dryness itself. CPAP Mask Leaks & Mouth Leak: Causes, the Data Threshold, and Fixes — the leak checklist, in order. CPAP Nasal Congestion and Stuffy Nose: Causes and Fixes — for when the nose is part of the story. Nothing on SomniTalk is medical advice. Talk to your own clinician before changing therapy.

The shelf on this: CPAP Dry Mouth and Mouth Breathing: How to Stop It Tonight — dry mouth and mouth breathing, with the full set of fixes. CPAP Mask Types and Fit: Nasal, Pillow, and Full-Face Compared — what each mask class does well and badly. CPAP Nasal Congestion and Stuffy Nose: Causes and Fixes — for step 1 above, which is the step most people skip. Nothing on SomniTalk is medical advice. Talk to your own clinician before changing therapy.