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I use a cpap machine for sleep apnea and it really dries up my nose, throat, mouth. how can i avoid this?
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Advice: Excellent advice here: http://www.thecpapshop.com/blog/tips-for-dry-mouth-cpap-mask-tactics/
Answered 12/17/2016
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