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Why Moisture Builds Up in Your CPAP and How to Fix It

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Key Takeaways Moisture in a CPAP can build up due to the mismatch of temperature inside and outside of the tubing.Use a heated tube to prevent water from ...
NBC News

Dry mouth is criminally under-diagnosed, dentists say. Here’s how to know if you have it and treat symptoms

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...
The New York Times

For Sleep Apnea, a Mouth Guard May Be a Good Alternative to CPAP

People with sleep apnea who can’t tolerate the noise and discomfort of a CPAP machine might benefit from a mouth guard or surgery. By Nicholas Bakalar Many people wear a CPAP machine at night to treat ...