Nunez. A sleep apnea mask is a device that fits over your nose and mouth and is attached via a hose to a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. The two work together to deliver ...

Kim Richardson: [Wearing a CPAP mask] I don't understand the question. (pointing to the mask) Is this not sexy? Okay, fine. Maybe the mask isn't the most physically attractive thing, but sexy isn ...

and helps keep your nose and mouth from getting irritated. Number two, make sure it fits. The mask can't do its job if it's hanging off the side of your face. The CPAP relies on air pressure to work.

A different type of face mask may solve the problem. In other cases, using a humidifier along with a CPAP machine can help with mouth dryness. If used correctly and well tolerated, a CPAP machine ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Mouth leak occasionally complicates continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which leads to discomfort. While a chinstrap prevents the mouth from opening during ...