CPAP Masks for Mouth Breathers
CPAP Masks for Mouth Breathers
If you breathe through your mouth on CPAP, air escapes past a nasal mask and you wake up with a dry mouth or big leaks that cut your therapy short. The fix is a mask that accounts for the open mouth: a full face mask that seals over both the nose and mouth, or a nasal setup paired with a chin strap. We carry the full face and hybrid masks that work best for mouth breathers, from ResMed, Philips Respironics, and Fisher & Paykel. A prescription is required, and every mask is FSA and HSA eligible.
Best masks for mouth breathers
- Full face masks: seal over the nose and mouth so mouth breathing does not break the seal. Popular picks include the ResMed AirFit F20, AirFit F40, AirTouch F20, and Mirage Quattro, the Philips DreamWear Full Face and Amara View, and the Fisher & Paykel Simplus.
- Oral-nasal hybrid: the ResMed AirFit X30i is a full face mask with a top-of-head tube and a compact cushion, a lighter option that still covers the mouth.
Prefer to keep your nasal or pillow mask? A CPAP chin strap holds your jaw closed so you can breathe through your nose, and mouth tape is a gentler nighttime option. Read our roundup of the best CPAP chin straps to compare them, or see our full CPAP masks range to compare every style.
Which one is right for you
Most mouth breathers do best with a full face mask. If leaks or a dry mouth are your main issue, read our guide to CPAP masks for mouth breathers and our tips on stopping CPAP dry mouth. Not sure on size? Our CPAP experts can help you pick, and every mask is backed by our 60-Night Risk Free guarantee.
