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.
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