It may be worth trying a different mask. I started with the nasal pillows as well because of my beard (and on the advise of my DME) but it doesn't quite do it for me. I switched to Respironics ComfortGel mask and used the RemZzzs http://www.remzzzs.com facial masks and I've been pretty happy. The li...

I was wondering the same thing but I haven't worked up the nerve to experiment yet - too many variables at this stage in my treatment for me to monkey with this. I'll be interested to see what the responses are. I was hoping for something less along the lines of Vicks and more like vanilla.

Howdy - I have been lurking for 6 weeks or so and think that it's time that I introduce myself and say 'thank you'. I've been on the CPAP for just under 4 weeks. It has been a struggle but I am committed to getting this dialed in. It has been helpful to read about the struggles and solutions of thos...