Though this is the most obvious sign that the cpap is broken there can be other signs that something is amiss.
Cpap water not going down.
Finally try sleeping with the mask and machine on.
Did not give.
Depending on the ambient temperature and relative humidity in the room the humidifier setting he is using isn t able to add any moisture to the air so the tank level doesn t go down.
I don t know if my nasal pillow is not sealing properly and that is what is causing it or what.
That s why your cpap is not using water.
As for dry mouth it is likely you are breathing through your mouth at night but that would also cause you water reservoir to go down very quickly.
If your heated humidifier tank does not need to be refilled more than once every 2 to 3 days this may suggest that the temperature and humidity settings need to be adjusted.
This will warm the tube and reduce the condensation.
The company the doctor sent me to.
I am hoping to be more educated on the cpap machine.
For instance i have my humidity level resmed machine also set at 3 and it takes about 3 nights to go from full to just a bit left in the reservoir.
I am not sure of the mechanics of these machines but suspect your machine may not be working.
Next do this using the straps too.
There isn t a humidity or air temp sensor in the remstar m series just a dial that adjusts the heater level.
You may find that it is more comfortable to sleep in a cool room so you might start by adjusting the humidifier.
My expertise on this machine is about zero.
I have not noticed mouth dryness or nose dryness just a difference in the water level not going down.
Another popular option is to put the cpap tubing under the bed covers.
Cover the cpap tubing.
Turn on the cpap machine perhaps with the ramp feature turned on.