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Using CPAP when you mouth breathe

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Use a chin strap with your CPAP machine to keep your mouth closed and prevent dry mouth.If you breathe through your mouth, switch to a full-face ...
A custom, fitted mouthguard may be effective at managing sleep apnea or reducing its severity if CPAP therapy is not an option. Oral appliance therapy involves using specialized mouthguards to treat ...