I am a retired technical rep. for large chemical company. Spent last 10 years traveling throughout southeast U.S. helping our customers solve problems with a variety of our products. Retired in '98 and went to work with friend in the home building/re-modeling business. Retired again in 04. Now my wi...

I have the Remstar Auto. I asked the same question to my DME. Their reply was 5-6 years.

I voted for respironic only because it is the only one I've used. I was lucky that the Remstar Auto was the machine supplied by my DME. I like the quietness of operation and the lighted controls. Since I don't travel, size is not important to me because I have a different place for the machine not o...

I never remember having dreams before I started on my cpap. Now it is a every night thing. I have started on medication to help with the dreams
(Xanaz). Now my dreams aren't as bad.

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Been using my CPAP for 18 months--have never cleaned the hose. I clean the mask as needed(to remove skin oil). I Don't have a humidifier.

I slept better the first night but really started feeling better after 2-3 weeks. My wife had relief the first night from my snoring, Now she also is getting a good nights sleep.