still not working

[spittree]

hi all i just need some more advice.i have been on cpap treatment for about 5 months now.i am now on auto machine and ny 5th different mask.but nothing seems 2 work.if i use the humidifer it does not make a blind bit of difference,i still wake up with such a dry mouth it feels like it is closed.also wen i breathe out i make a noise like a car back firieng.also i noticed last nite i went 2 sleep at 9pm.slept till 4am and woke up and my mouth was dribbling..........so i took my mask off and slept till 10am.i have had 2 give my cab back as i was always 2 tired 2 drive 4 a living.i have another sleep test due on 18th december i have got 2 use my machine for first half of nite then second half with it switched off.i just want 2 find out what is up with me.ps my consultant has been gd and wrote 2 my own doctor so i can get sick notes but i just want/need 2 get bk 2 work asap,but i wont rush bk 2 quick like last time

[leswaller]

Hi Spittree
It is quite common to dribble if you are a mouth breather (like me) so dont worry about it, you just have to wash the mask every day. The noise you are making when breathing out - is that you or the mask?

[James @ Intus]

Did you try a chin strap with a view to keeping your mouth closed? This of course if nasal breathing is an option for you.