How do you clean a CPAP mask?

Most CPAP users should wash their CPAP mask on a daily basis, as well as washing the headgear weekly. Different CPAP masks have different cleaning requirements, but most can be hand-washed and rinsed using clean water and a gentle detergent. Some CPAP headgear can be cleaned in the washing machine on a gentle cycle.

Can you wear a CPAP mask if you breathe through your mouth?

People who breathe through their mouth while asleep can wear a CPAP mask and use a CPAP machine, though this habit does make choosing the right mask even more important. Full-face masks are usually the best choice for these users, since this design prevents pressurized air from escaping through the mouth.

Can you use a nasal CPAP mask if you breathe through your mouth?

Nasal CPAP masks are not usually the right choice for most people who breathe through their mouth at night. When someone wearing a nasal or nasal pillow mask breathes through their mouth, the pressurized air leaks out and reduces the treatment’s efficacy. However, some people are able to use a nasal CPAP along with a chinstrap that keeps their jaw closed.

How do you keep your mouth closed when using a CPAP mask?

People who are unable to train themselves to breathe through their nose while asleep can use a full-face CPAP mask or use a chinstrap to keep their jaw closed during the night. Chinstraps attach to the CPAP mask headgear and rest beneath the jaw to keep it closed and reduce mouth breathing.

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