Parkinson's & CPAP

[SheShells23]

Haven't been on in a while due to dealing with my hubby's worsening Parkinson's Disease symptoms etc...
But needing some advice/opinions regarding his CPAP set up. Currently he is trialing the Resmed F40 as he has with the Parkinson's become a mouth breather and his standard nasal mask setup that has served him very well for many many years is now not suitable due to his mouth falling/staying open at night. Leaks were horrendous.

We had high hopes for the new f40 mask but he drools at night with his mouth open and it is collecting/pooling inside the mask, and the increased moisture makes a continual seal near impossible.

So wondering if he should just go back to the old nasal one come what may?
If anyone themselves, or maybe a friend or loved one has similar issues using CPAP please chime in on this!

[Jay51]

I have looked at a lot of masks online attempting to get a good one.  I have several masks.  The Fisher and Paykel Forma full face mask is very long from top to bottom and is (in theory) supposed to allow for mouth breathing and letting the jaw drop and still perform well with low leaks.  I have never tried it.  I do recall a member saying that this particular mask still leaked though.  It is probably in the $150 range or so.  It is your decision on this mask.  Do an internet search on it and look at the shape and design of it and see if you think it might work.  And read the honest reviews of this mask also.  

Others may have a better suggestion than this also.

[Sleeprider]

Get some gauze pads, and roll one up in the mouth cup. They can absorb a lot of liquid. Don't know if that will solve the problem, but it may be worth a try. If drooling is chronic and a big enough nuisance, Botox injections can clear it up at least temporarily.

[Dormeo]

Would a soft cervical collar help to keep his jaw up enough?