Dry CPAP Humidifier Tank In the Morning. It's worse than you think.

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[@Freecpapadvice]

Having a dry humidifier tank is much worse than you think. Watch the whole video and you'll understand why. If you have a moment, please check out my links down below and maybe even leave a comment. Thank you! Links: 1. Have a PAP Analysis with me at: axgsleepdiagnostics.com 2. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on Qualified Purchases: amzn.to/3drPax1 3. Monthly basis: patreon.com/freecpapadvice

[@elizabetrodriguez7778]

My water chamber only 2 times has waisted the small amount water. Only twice. Other time water is at the level why????? 2024

[@stephaniewright6594]

Dude. You are funny. Kind of hate that I got diagnosed this year, but your videos have been a huge help for me to comply and actually use this thing. And making me laugh is a bonus. Thanks for your videos. I order from your sponsors and use your codes. Keep up the work.

[@Freecpapadvice]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@miscellaneous5215]

Your videos are the best. I've had to learn all this on my own through experience and watching your videos. The sleep center that set me up with my machine is terrible. Useless.....taping my mouth has been the single best thing I've done to improve my numbers.

[@kbh95207]

With Stockton’s dank tap water, I’m sticking with distilled. You couldn’t pay me to use tap water in this city. 😂

[@Freecpapadvice]

You're from Stockton!?!? 💪🏼 Distilled water in Stockton was just someone dunking a bottle in the port or that slough that runs by UOP. #StocktonFresh

[@kbh95207]

@@Freecpapadvice I’d say the slough behind UOP. . .maybe the koi pond at SJDC. 😂

[@vallang4832]

Yes. I think the guy is wrong on saying it’s okay to not use distilled water. There is a thin wall between your sinuses and the the brain.

[@kbh95207]

@@vallang4832 CPAP health tips are essentially opinion based. It's what works best for one person, may not for the other. That's why its good to play around to find what makes you to the most comfortable.

[@TheHawaiianc]

Knowing water system in Hawaii there’s not lot chlorine so I’m not worried but “ a big but” but in mainland or in big island of Hawaii you need be carful if you want drinking bottled water should be ok.. reason is chlorine can be a gas if it evaporate with water.. btw that not really just minerals on bottom that chlorine that gos in to your water system that holds down the minerals that it attaches to that’s why they want you use distilled water just in case but I think it depends on your location and how much the state regulations..

[@sheltermutts4185]

I've used the coverroll tape very successfully for several years now. It was a miracle for me. I have experienced the humidity problem you mention and I agree with everything you have said here. I go one step further and double tape. The first piece is about 9 increments long and I first place this piece vertically from the top of my mustache to the bottom of my chin. This vertical piece prevents chin drop. The second piece is a generous horizontal piece about 14 increments long. It is placed over the top of the vertical piece. Rarely, I still have to fix it in the middle of the night. I use about half my tank in the winter months when it is very dry in Montana, often with wood heat, and my mouth is comfortable. Before I fixed my leaks in this method dry mouth and empty tanks were common. My 16/33 AHI averages .5 with taping so it is well worth the small cost of tape. Your suggestions several years ago were instrumental in fixing my sleep and taping was the final piece of the puzzle.

[@conman20000]

Hello fellow Montanian, it is very dry here!

[@avawind]

I'm going to try this too.

[@karennorton5981]

P loop​@@conman20000

[@dulcilass]

After seeing this, I'm so happy that I have to empty my tank in the morning and wipe it dry. I don't fill it full at night, just usually to the first line. And according to myAir I have a good mask seal. I rarely ever run the tank bone dry and if I do it's because I've slept for 12 hours or more. I have my machine set for 3 humidity, 0 degrees for temp., and 6 lbs of pressure, and ramp of 45 mins. And I had NO events last night. Instead of 40 events per hour. It's working.

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

I'm a new CPAPer one week in and I've been having a rough time with it. I used the cover roll tape and I had my first good night on CPAP. I slept 8.5 hours and had AHI of 1.5...and I didn't feel like garbage when I woke up.

[@kenbad8271]

Wow I didn't know you were doing these videos for so many years I just saw one you made 12 years ago. Thank you for all your hard work and timely research and providing us with the answers we need.

[@avawind]

You saved my life with this tape. I cut a small hole in the middle. Works super. God bless you.

[@jherigleaton9867]

I’m about 10 months into cpap. I’ve moved between the various hybrid nasal masks. In latest appt, I asked for the Evora hybrid FFM. Ofc stock was low so respiratory therapist gave me Evora hybrid nasal mask to try as she tried to talk me into allowing her to order a Dreamwear FFM. The Evora Nasal mask turned into such a disaster to the point I stopped using all masks for a week until I researched your videos, a couple cpap forums and blog sites more thoroughly. Because of my experience with the Evora nasal mask and my dislike of the elephant trunk the nasal and FFM both provide, I opted to go with the ResMed F30i. It’s been 3 weeks and I haven’t looked back since. But I appreciate your video. They provide a valuable source of information and entertainment.

[@ronabramson3910]

I use the Cover-Roll tape every night, however, I use a much smaller piece that just as a fraction of what you suggest. This tape does a great job keeping the lips completely closed without even having to tape skin outside of the lips. I always wake up with my mouth, completely closed and when I take off the tape in the morning there is no tape that has come loose at all. Works fantastic and I save a heck of a lot of tape.

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

I use the same, but hurts so bad taking it off in the morning!!!

[@busigh]

Just a suggestion for mouth taping. I would like to suggest trying hydrocolloid tape. There is a very thin one made to help prevent blisters, about the size of a first aid plaster and just as thin. Hydrocolloid plasters/patches are very gentle on skin and hold extremely well especially when they reach body temperature. The brand I had was made by Urgo but many others make them. Hope it helps someone.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

It's waterproof though. Your skin can't breathe through that. Neither can you.

[@chrisramlow5302]

LOVE your fun presentation of accurate facts and the humor alone, even without wanting this information, is fantastic. The Lego man is unforgettably EPCI! I bet your always the dude who's the life of any party!

[@davidr9876]

I taped my mouth for months..maybe over a year before I learned to keep it closed. I had a couple of times waking up gasping and not able to breath and unable to get the tape off quickly...scary! What I did was fold a tab on each end so I could quickly rip the tape off in case of emergency.

[@HeavySig]

At the start of the Covid-19 mandates, I bought some cheap head wrap type bandanas to use as masks where required. While they weren't acceptable as masks, they work really well to keep my mouth closed by chinstrapping them to the top of my head. Various types fit differently and I found some that worked great and solved the problem inexpensively.

[@bonnieb7608]

I use ice in my humidifier made from bottled water (haven't used distilled water in about 15 years or so). I can't fall asleep with hot air in my face and have my temp tube turned down to the coldest setting (I think 60 degrees). The ice gives me the cold air while I fall asleep and then once I'm sleeping I have no issues with it being warm humid air. I live in the desert so it's always dry here and any little bit of humidity you can feel right away.

[@donnagaspero.5157]

First time I have ever watched a CPAP video that was also entertaining ! Thanks !👍

[@Freecpapadvice]

If you think THIS one is entertaining, you should DEFINITELY watch all my others! 😉

[@pinwheelgrl9304]

I just switched from the Amara full face mask to the Evora, wow, what a difference! No longer have massive mask leaks or feel like the circulation is cut off to my brain for having it so tight. And it has made a big difference in my water useage. Had no idea.

[@richc3542]

I’m so glad I found your information videos, I’m try a full face now , no problem going to sleep , super comfortable but wake up every time pressure goes up can’t beep on more than 3 hours, hellllllpppppppo lol

[@GIUSAF]

Full face FP Simplus and use cover all tape every night under my full face with great results. I also use distilled water in my chamber (Air Sense 11) nightly. Only have a dry tank every now and then. I’m gonna try with no humidity and see! It’s already humid enough in North Carolina! Thanks for the tips always!!

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I been using cpap for 23 years. I just purchase machine with humidifier. Now I confused if I need it. I just turn the machine on, no ramping, no tape and heating pipe. In winter I put the pipe under my body and few minutes the air is warm, but I have peel the pipe off my skin and I have cool pattern. Cheers Graham.

[@hddun]

I had the open mouth problem but my wife had the solution -- one of her (unused) hair nets she uses to hold her long hair in place while she puts on her morning makeup. This is a 4 inch wide elastic knit circle about 12 inches in diameter. It fits under my chin and over the top of my head. It keeps my mouth closed all nite...

[@lindseylee8405]

Literally LOL-ing while learning stuff 🤣. Thanks so much!

[@meinemeinung1506]

I highly recommend to use a silicone tape as mouth tape , it doesn’t stick to your hairs but sticks well to the mouth

[@af1966]

I use a ResMed AS 11 and ResMed makes two different styles of water chamber. One that requires distilled water only in the other one that can be used with regular tap water and washed in the dishwasher.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

I have the as10 it says distilled only on it and is dishwasher safe.

[@paulmonad5184]

When mineral builds up, use diluted vinegar soak to remove. Usually over filling avoids the dry mineral build up. San Diego water is pretty poor but ok for CPAP tank. Still using the original tank I've had for years.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

Paul most of the tanks are top rack dishwasher safe. I just throw mine in weekly. Why not use a water filter at the very least - as dr park (ent) says you are breathing in those minerals too.

[@Hennyex]

Yeah, I stopped using my humidifier outright too, I couldn't stand constantly running dry and now honestly, my mouth is less dry now not using it than it was when actually using it! Crazy how that works. Side note, I use the Resmed F20 airtouch so not nasal, but still seems somewhat relevant. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, super informational!

[@bbbl67]

I find that in the winter, the water goes down to at least half the tank, whereas in the summer, the tank hardly empties. I'm up in Canada so there's huge differences in absolute humidity between seasons.

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

I think the absolute worst thing a person new to CPAP can do is to use their humidifier when they start. Luckily I had a friend and a co-worker both who were on cpaps and told me they never use their humidifiers. So I never did with mine when I got it about a year ago. All this time, I've never once regretted that decision. Had I started using it, I probably would be like everyone else is and feel like they can't use their CPAP unless the humidifier is on. It seems like most problems with cpaps involve the humidifier.

[@SBDavin]

I stock up and buy 20+ gallons of distilled over the summer. In the winter, the local stores are sold out. A lot of people are using it in their humidifiers here in Minnesota.

[@travv88]

Buy a distiller. You can make it whenever you want. They're about $100.

[@SBDavin]

@@travv88 Cool! I didn't know this - thanks.

[@BLenz-114]

@@travv88 And I saw something where someone looked at the economics of it too, and assuming "normal" or "typical" electric rates, the cost would be about 28 cents per gallon, MUCH cheaper than buying at the store. I haven't gotten one yet but only because I don't know where I'd put the darn thing.

[@travv88]

@@BLenz-114 I have solar so I do it during the day. Not sure on cost if you use grid electricity. I just like having the ability to create distilled water on command. As for where to put it, find a spot on a counter somewhere I guess? It can be a bit noisy when it is operating due to the fan.

[@BlueSteel01]

Hi! Thanks for the video, it didn't even register that having a bone dry tank in the morning was a symptom of a larger unsolved issue I am having. I use a full face mask (Airfit F40), and I wear the knightsbridge chin strap. The strap is tight and snug, so minimal jaw drop/mouth leaks. Per OSCAR, the leak rate is a mostly consistent straight line (15 to 18). The mask fit is meh. I've tried all three sizes for a few nights each (also tried F30i's), but it keeps leaking from the left and right by the nares. I've given up on hybrids in this case, and for my giant nose I'm going to try the resmed quattro air, rather than anything else that can't accommodate the longest and widest nose humankind has ever seen. Pressure is currently set to 12, but I need probably to be at 15 or more. Since I have a deviated septum, internal nasal valve stenosis, and hypertrophied turbinates, getting air through the nose is tough. I've tried higher pressures, but with the hybrid mask/nose shape, the higher pressure just escapes through any possible mask openings instead of fighting through the obstructed nasal paths.

[@theleigharchie]

I run a large room humidifier all night. Never wake up with less than a quarter tank on resmed as10 with humidity level on 6-8. I don’t tape my mouth closed anymore because it’s not necessary for me. I didn’t tape and didn’t have large mouth leaks. I started taping just to ensure I kept it closed for about a year but my mouth stays closed because I sleep with my fists balled up under my chin. It’s a rare thing.

[@denii9384]

For Canadians, a similar product is called Hypafix Tape. Thanks so much for everything you do, Jason, to help us Cpap-ers!

[@petterlerdahl1193]

If it goes dry in the night, it will stick to the "heater". I did this in the beginning. Thinking it could hold for a second night. But mu water chamber got sticked to the heater plate. So now i do as the instructions say to refill each night.

[@DanielDiaz-te6dl]

Use distilled water all the time it’s the safest way to use your machine

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

I fill the tank with distilled only! Then I have the heater on zero. Lasts a few weeks in the winter. Perfect for dry nasal passages.

[@bkyle1234]

The heater on Zero really works? How often do you change the distilled water? I use a.full mask with a high pressure of 12 and often awaken with a dry mouth and tank. Not a good morning when that happens. Using a DS 2 by Phillips

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

@@bkyle1234 try it! Ive had it last two weeks or even a few days over that. I don't fill it up all the way anymore because maybe its better to change out the water more often. But it does evaporate and keeps you nose moisturized.

[@bkyle1234]

@@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg Appreciate your getting back to me. I will give it a try and let you know. I tend to be a mouth breather and this may be a workable solution. It makes sense!

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

@@bkyle1234 well mouth breathing is always going to give you dry mouth. You can use some medical tape to keep your mouth shut. I do it every night.

[@bkyle1234]

@@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg Dialing back to 0 has worked for me so far and real well! I will try the tape fro trhe dry mouth. althought that has improved as well. Thanks for your guidance.

[@debbieekes5718]

Your videos have helped me so much. I am getting so little help from my supplier and my sleep medicine providers for the flubbering and maskfit. Finally I am seeing where the problems lie and the solutions.

[@DKay-sy8xu]

If I leave the humidity on auto, the reservoir runs dry about 50% of the time, when the tank is empty, I will wake up with a dry burning nose. If I turn it down, It doesn't run out and I don't have struggles with dryness.

[@john99776]

Totally agree, Jason. I've come back full circle to Cover Roll. I put a piece of self adhesive bandage over it and around back of my neck as extra insurance but I'm not sure that's necessary. I use a cervical collar too.

[@constitutionalright827]

If you do have mineral scale in your tank from water, a dash of vinegar cleans it right off-- also vinegar works very well for cleaning the tank anyway.

[@joebidendidthat5121]

Main reason I use distilled water…. Yes, in rare cases, the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri has been found in tap water. However, the CDC says that tap water is generally safe to use if you take precautions to avoid getting water in your nose. Also I bought a water distiller on Amazon and use it make distilled water so I do t have to lug it home from the store.

[@multitieredinvestor183]

My water chamber was bone dry this morning. That was the first time in more than 30 years on therapy. Never happened before I started watching these videos and I changed the settings. SOMETIMES TMI.

[@AngelNote1]

If it was working for 30 years, why change it?

[@dazzle12]

The issue of full face masks not sealing when the jaw relaxes during sleep is fixed by wearing one with proper 4 point fitting. Like the Phillips Respironics Dreamwear full face mask. It also has a top fit hose so you can roll over in any direction.

[@dustinlines2181]

All great advice thank you. I had the draw drop and a beard I started sleeping on my side and not my back and dontcha know it stays sealed no drop. Someone out there can try this.

[@tstahler5420]

Been using CPAP since '06. Most of that time without the humidifier at all. Since moving to Southern Nevada, and it's 2%-25% humidity, I was getting sinus infections, and really bad cough it was horrible, never seemed to end. Turns out it was because of the ultra low humidity here. Last month, I started using it, took a few days to get it dialed in. But I now feel like a million bucks! Oh btw, my humidifier setting is 1. Started at 4, was like sleeping in a monsoon. 😂

[@MaggiePink-cs7gb]

The more I read about the possible dangers of using a humidifier the less I want to use one and would rather cope without and a dry mouth! lol ! I can always have a sip of water!

[@MaggiePink-cs7gb]

I do use a chin strap which helps.

[@altriplett9099]

My philipps never went dry... Resmed tanks have been downsized. Even if I turn off tube and humidity, I run out after 8 hours

[@eozen81]

I was dying of lauging at 03:51 oh man, I love your videos.

[@BLenz-114]

Ya, he should do the whole vid that way. I think it works for him!

[@tommyjohn2198]

Hmmm...Jason may slowly be transitioning away from us papper-people to do stand up. He's got the comedy thing down.

[@stevenhall7495]

Thank you,I'm so fed up with being told to increase the humidifier. Cure so simple .once again thank you.😊

[@kellsarah]

With my tap water I have noticed I got some rust spots in the tank on the stainless base, I usually use distilled but if I can't find it or run out I will just use tap water or filtered drinking water. My wife likes to sleep with the A/C going in the bedroom so humidity is needed.

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

I stopped using humidification too but it was mainly so i didnt have to manage the tank every day.. im just lazy.

[@joebidendidthat5121]

Distilled water Reduces risk of bacterial growth Using distilled water reduces the risk of bacterial growth and prolongs the lifespan of your CPAP equipment. Prevents inhalation of germs Distilled water is free of microbes, which helps to prevent inhalation of germs when using a CPAP.

[@KptKrunch9481]

I just went to a full mask - its' a bit challenging but I don't have to worry about tape. Went with the Vitera

[@donnanelson9181]

If you use distilled water in the humidifier tank, as recommended, you do not have to empty the leftover water or dry the tank every day. Distilled water will not grow algae or bacteria and it’s about a dollar a gallon.

[@lydiahubbell6278]

distilled water after opened does not remain sterile.

[@CrazyEye0776]

Wrong. Do not reuse distilled water. You will get sick

[@privatepilot4064]

After spending hundreds of dollars on gallon jugs of distilled water I bought a Vevor distiller for under $100 and distill my own water now. But I just dump any excess water in my tank and put in fresh water daily.

[@robertlitman2661]

⁠​⁠@@lydiahubbell6278the humidifier tank is never sterile either, regardless of your cleaning regimen. The advantage of distilled water, is that it does not contain the nutrients needed to support bacterial growth. We live our lives awash in bacteria, but what matters is that the sanitized (not sterilized) tank does not become a bacterial breeding ground, and distilled water helps a lot in this regard. Though CPAP filtration is not all that great, so as more contamination enters the tank as the machine runs, you eventually will still need to freshen the tank. Distilled water does allow me to stretch that cleaning interval quite a bit though, and that’s a big time saver for me.

[@Terbug]

Great sense of humor!

[@LGFrancy]

Thanks for the information

[@Lonhro]

I sleep on a water bed and connect the hose to that.....😂

[@quickdtoo]

I remove the used tank every morning and insert an extra dry(empty) humidifier tank on my AS11 to dry the heated tubing on the warmup setting to remove moisture with warm, dry air , never have had any burning odor, the tank never gets very warm, ~100ºF tested with a laser surface temp gun, I usually run the preheat 3 times back to back when I can, must be a design change from the AS10. I've only had it run dry a couple times in the 9 months I've used it, no burning odor then either.

[@busigh]

Hi Jason. As always an informative video. I have to take issue with two points however. You are correct that one does not HAVE to use distilled water, they don't even have to use the machine, but there are consequences. Regular water has minerals etc in it and using this water causes scaling on the walls of the water chamber , even if you empty the remaining water every morning. In the same manner that you would not use regular water in your electric steam iron . Distilled water has most of these minerals etc removed so it takes months more for any scaling to appear. The other issue is you saying that patients do not even need to use it. Very dangerous statement. Your mouth and your airway DOES need moisture. Not using a humidifier may cause issues with mouth, gums, etc.. Take a page from ICU ventilators, always use humidifiers. Keep up the good work.

[@eddiememphis1]

If it was dangerous, why are there CPAPs that do not have humidifiers and why would one be able to turn it off on models that do have them? How do people that live in desert climates that don't use CPAPs survive? A CPAP is not an ICU ventilator. Ventilators mechanically move air in and out of the lungs, breathing for the patient. A CPAP is a pneumatic splint, helping to hold the airway open while the user breathes on his own. Air is naturally humidified during natural breathing as the air passes through the nose or mouth. The upper airway provides 75% of the heat and moisture supplied to the alveoli. When bypassed, the humidifier needs to supply this missing heat and moisture. Humidity during "invasive mechanical ventilation" (intubation) is recommended. During noninvasive (mask) it is suggested for patient comfort.

[@ronabramson3910]

I’ve had more than one sleep technologist tell me that a humidifier is not needed. I stopped using my humidifier about a year and a half ago and couldn’t be happier. I’ve never had any kind of sort of issues in my mouth and I tape my mouth and I never wake up with a dry mouth. It’s awesome not to have a water reservoir to clean every day.

[@af1966]

Regular water does have minerals in it and ResMed makes two types of water tubs. One that you can use tap water in the other one for distilled water only and this is concerns the AirSense 11.

[@busigh]

@af1966 Thanks for that information. Regardless of what Resmed may say the reality is that heating regular drinking water or the water from the pipe at home will create scaling in the water chamber if you use the heat settings. Depending on how hard your water is will determine over what time this occurs. That's just science, not me.

[@busigh]

@ronabramson3910 Thanks for that information. True story, my neighbour had a chest pain and a doctor was called late that night. Doctor diagnosed heart burn/acid reflux, prescribed appropriate medication and left. Less than an hour later my neighbour was dead from a heart attack. And it wasn't from the doctor's bill. Please do your research. There is a world of information at our finger tips much of it incorrect but some very accurate. I shared what I know to be correct simply for others to benefit. I also appreciate the input and the fact that others query and question rather than just swallow the information without question. Always do your checks.

[@garzascreek]

I tape mouth with nasal pillows and still went dry after 4-5 hours. I had to resort to Cspring auto filler. A good option if space and money are no object.

[@lindaward8989]

He is informative, a real hoot. 😂

[@colintsosie6344]

Hey Lefty, which cleaning products are yours that are on Amazon? Need some good smelling soaps and Stuff... Thanks for your Awesome videos.

[@davetoms63]

I don't even use a humidifier, every time I tried to use a humidifier it stops up my nasal passages. - 10 years and going with a full mask and I never have a dry mouth?

[@toscatattertail9813]

with the resmed 10, i could get a good 8 hours of humidity at a level 4. I have the 11 and am lucky if the chamber is not dry after4-5 hours (no mask leakage). I have an OLD gas furnace so the air is dry and i need that extra humidity. I also have a deviated septum so use an old school 1/2 mask that comes up to the bridge of the nose. I live in an area where i have to use distilled water, If i don't and the chamber goes dry i have large crystals on the metal part of the tank.

[@luckymanla]

buy/use Hostage Tape mouth covers - they just work!

[@rogermckinnon5738]

Mine lasts about 3 hours, then runs dry on a setting of 3 out of 5. So, I have to wake up and refill. I use a remedy f20 full-face mask

[@steiny3353]

The biggest problem that I have with my CPAP machine (Resmed) is that I ALWAYS have a runny nose, and I'm sick of it. When I was provided with it, it was set up for me. I think the setting on it is 7 and I haven't messed around with the settings at all. Would the 7 setting be increasing the moisture enough to cause my problem ?

[@mmsanrio]

My husband is moving his mask, itching his nose, blasting cpap air in my face & make the annoying mouth 💨 farts. 😅 He laughs at me when I tell him ppl tape their mouth. I told his Dr. & he turned down the level.

[@DianeRuotsalainen-ne8cr]

Just started using AirSense 11. When my pressure goes up to 17, which is not unusual for me, I wake up early with the disgusting empty humidifier tank smell. It's not because of leaks -- I know what open mouth makes me feel like in the morning -- so I think it's most likely the pressure. For the time being, until I can afford a Cspring, I'll just sleep with the humidifier off.

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

This video seemed to be about 6 different topics, none of which were the issue of the empty humidifier. I have noticed that an empty humidifier can give off a foul chemical odor - perhaps as the metal or plastic heat up in the absence of water - and I have wondered whether this can become a safety issue. Would have been good to get your insights on that.

[@Freecpapadvice]

Leak is the reason and how to fix is the problem was described in great detail. I don’t know the answer to the other part, but can’t imagine the smell of burning plastics would be good.

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

@@Freecpapadvice It's only a problem if the chamber runs completely dry and even then it will be resolved quickly, since the foul odor wakes up the user and they put more water in. But still, it's a minute or 2 of exposure to something that is probably not great to inhale.

[@danieljrgensen133]

@@jasonthewatchmansson8873 turn down humidity setting to level 1 or 2(edit: assuming your using a Resmed itherwise, just use the lower humidity settings of your cpap device). Higher humidity setting equals higher temperature on the heatplate, to evaporate the water in chamber faster....your welcome! 😉

[@BLenz-114]

YES. I made similar comment about smell above. I get that too.

[@azjack827]

Did not think about that I’m going to try to turn it down. Btw I live in the Phoenix AZ area so it very dry here! 😊

[@bobyager8641]

If not using humidification, then are you also not using any heat in the tube?

[@Rob-ob3sh]

It only happens when I have a cold and my sinuses get clogged when sleeping.

[@brod5352]

Interesting. I have the Knightsbridge sleep cap but I find myself waking up with a feeling of claustrophobia. So I've been avoiding using it. However I do wake up and every time, if I've been sleeping at all, my mouth will be totally dry. I live in Colorado, so not that different from your own environment. I've been using my humidifier with my Airsense 10 and in the morning it's either empty or very close. I think I'm just going to leave it empty and start trying to use the Knightsbridge sleep cap again. I don't really need the humidity if I can keep my mouth closed. I'm just going to need to get use to using the sleep cap I guess. ;o)

[@pamelaruszczyk1145]

I get so disgusted that my tank gets empty and I know there are a lot of us out there. I have dry mouth anyway with taking my meds. One thing about having to get up to urinate once at night I check the tank and it’s always half full. So I just fill it and it’s half full when waking up. If I didn’t fill at that time my tank would be empty

[@briananderson2016]

Drop of white vinegar in the tank once a week or two weeks sorts the mineral build up ... Let it sit for ten mins then rinse out

[@jorylit]

I use purified distilled water special for humidifiers. No bad smell. Never need to clean only refill once a week. I dont understand whats the point of taping your mouth.

[@sirenmuscle]

I thought I was told that by not using distilled water that it could ruin your machine in time? Is this false? Thanks!

[@BLenz-114]

It won't *RUIN* your machine, but it will cause minerals to build up over time in your water chamber. But daily washing of the chamber will help that and the chambers aren't too expensive to replace either, if they eventually go bad. It shouldn't have any affect on the machine itself since that humidity chamber is generally the last "step" in the air path. After that, everything else in the path is replaceable parts.

[@sirenmuscle]

@@BLenz-114 I wash my water chamber daily with mild soap so I guess I should be OK as far as the machine is concerned? Don't care about the chamber as Medicare will pay for any parts every 3 to 6 months for free.

[@af1966]

It depends on the particular water tub and the particular machine. With a ResMed airsense 11 you can use a tub that uses either distilled water or tap water. I don't know if it's the same way with other machines

[@busigh]

@af1966 Both Resmed water tubs will develop scaling if you use regular water. The difference between the tubs is that one is dishwasher safe which is not typical. Being dishwasher safe they assume you use dishwasher detergents. Dishwasher detergents (the more popular ones anyway) remove the scaling formed by using regular water. So neither of the Resmed water tubs stops scaling if you use regular water. You can see this if you do not put the tub in the dishwasher.

[@howardgray9068]

Cover Roll goes by a different name in Australia...exactly the same product/manufacturer...Fixomull Stretch

[@raytreat6599]

All this extra paraphernalia, chin straps, caps, etc. add to more discomfort especially in hot weather. Why use a nasal pillow mask when you’re gonna add more stuff to it to get it to work than say a mask that covers mouth and nose to start with. Also some people are allergic to some of these tapes.

[@Beepinsqueekin]

I had severe apnea induced polycythemia. It reversed within 6 months of cpap therapy. Im watching my hourly apneas and seldom go over 3, even though I'm losing air per the mask leaks. So I'm assuming no all leaks are detrimental?

[@georgebets4128]

Some of you best work 👏

[@BLenz-114]

Jason, I have the Resmed 11, and I notice that when the tank runs dry it produces a HORRIBLE plastic stink. Ever notice that? Am I (we) being poisoned? I use distilled water ONLY.

[@arlenepommiss328]

No. I have an odor from it running dry in my nose as well. It's a sweet smell. I do use distilled water.

[@thoughtsandslayers3917]

Weird -- mine runs dry a few times a week and I don't notice it. I think I have my heat turned down a little, though.

[@jamierick79]

I don't have an Resmed S11 but my S10 has an odor when it runs out as well. Its like the smell of a pot on the stove thats run out of boiling water.

[@danieljrgensen133]

Lower your humidity level settings people! 😉

[@BLenz-114]

@@arlenepommiss328 Yeah, kinda sweet but also kind of a burning plastic smell. Blech.

[@embeddedautomation2464]

Cover-Roll Stretch tape works great for mouth taping! The packaging does not indicate it is hypoallergenic, but I am allergic to many adhesives and do not have any issues when using Cover-Roll tape.

[@Freecpapadvice]

I think it does say that it’s hypoallergenic though…..🧐. I’ll have to check again.

[@Pooky1973]

What could go wrong with taping your mouth? Well, you can have a massive heart attack, which you know there's a large portion of OSA patients have significant risk of. Along with a myriad of other potential life ending events. Talk to your Pulmonologist, Cardiologist, or other specialist and watch how fast they tell you too NEVER EVER do this!

[@icarrera6969]

I think this guys wife's boy friend is a lawyer an is giving him the okay to say this .... has exit plan with everything in his wife name...;-)

[@robinbrown7953]

The tanks can go dry even if you wear a full face mask…and even when i use the humidifier, i still wake up dry…maybe not as bad. i find the humidifier is not worth the trouble that it takes to keep the tank clean….i usually just go without it.

[@jeanalkire]

Do you have time to reply? In testing for apnea, it was pretty severe (shape of jaw). My machine is set at 6. That is me feeling most comfortable with new resmed11...not a professional eval. I have been sleeping w/o water since a camping trip with no apparent ill effects. Been thinking I don't need water. I drool onto the pillow at night. Thinking lack of dreams means I'm not in rem sleep much.I bought tape but haven't used it. Ideas?

[@lexrex3]

I cannot keep my mouth closed because 1 bottom tooth sticks out and is where my bite rests causing a rocking motion from left to right. I am cinsidering invisiline but am afraid it coul cause gum recession.

[@hilaryconley7687]

I love my Invisiline. My teeth are straight and I had no problems. I followed instructions fairly well. The only thing I didn't like was the bad breath that came with it. Like all cushions in CPAP, they need to be cleaned often and thoroughly. Also, there is another brand which is less espensive.

[@zedrad1]

Loving the videos lol ! I don't think that I will ever win the cpap battle. I tape my mouth and its not leaking in the morning. It seems like it id glued shut and hard to open. Humidity is down to 3-4 because I keep waking up to an empty tank. My pressure is up to 16. but I still have a lot of apneas. Looks worse than your example. So now the question is what do you do if your flow looks like the second one but you have almost maxed out the pressure and taping. I do have an appt to get a dental appliance to stop jaw drop ( hopefully).

[@CharlotteSueSews]

I have an AirSense 11, the Dreamwear under-the-nose nasal mask, and am using the V-com between my mask and the hose. The V-com doesn't fit tight enough on the AirSense 11 to use it between the machine and a regular hose - I've tried it. I've experimented with my pressure settings and am currently at CPAP 12.4 (had been using APAP 7-10 with lots of trouble not being able to sleep more than 4 hours). I am definitely better now with the higher CPAP pressure and I have an in-lab sleep test scheduled in a couple of weeks. I've been taping my mouth for months. I use medical paper tape as I seem to be allergic to the one your recommend. And I ALWAYS fold over one end so I can easily get it off. BUT my OSCAR leak chart doesn't even come close to looking like yours. It is better with the tape but I still use almost a whole tank of water a night. My theory is that when I fall asleep my tongue stops blocking the air from my throat and I get those 'Chipmunk Cheeks' that you talk about. My tape is still on in the morning so it doesn't seem to be leaking out my mouth. But where does the air go and why am I still using SO much water every night?

[@James-ip1tc]

I've noticed my new CPAP completely drying out the water tank but my old CPAP machine didn't do that?

[@JGalyon]

How about a video on the Cspring MK2 device. I seem to be bone dry every morning and I know it's because of leaks...and my humidty is set to 2 (tutu oops) I am new to the CPAP thing... and the VA is no help...so you know I'm against a wall... just a thought though

[@robmiller54]

What about tank not using much water ? Hose not getting warm ?

[@Freecpapadvice]

Probably because you don't have a mouthleak. It's generally a good thing to not go through much water.

[@scowell]

I tape with a FF mask... helps with drooling! Prevents mouth-breathing... I've recently gotten into MAD! I advance my jaw for an hour before bed, then I tape my lower lip *over* my upper one... keeps the jaw up. My jaw is still advanced in the morning... popping lots of zeros now. SnoreMD... cheeseball MAD... 40$ at Wally World.

[@rogerroger7734]

I haven’t used water in 5-6 years. I don’t miss that.

[@Hairextensionsbydenise]

i cant breathe thru my nose all the time. Im trying to tape the corners of my mouth so i dont open as wide.

[@stevenmiller7747]

What if you have to yawn?

[@Joepipsquiggle]

WHY DON'T THEY MANUFACTURE STAINLESS STEEL HUMIDIFIER TANKS??? Plastic stinks, etc

[@emilythechef]

If I don't cover the very corners of my mouth, I'll still leak through those little holes. I just ordered (using your Amazon link) 2 rolls of cover tape.

[@mh24ac35]

Danke!

[@bassboy8910]

I’d like you to look at my C pap sleep and analyze my weak points. How can I do this ? or do I need to go back to a $$$ sleep center for updating my current sleep quality or lack of .