So how do we know our CPAP's are doing what they should be? I notice many of you (myself included) are still very tired. I don't believe the CPAP is the 100% cure for our problems, but is a fantastic beginning! What about exercise? What about diet? Other health issues? The lower the AI and HI each ...

I know this varies from person to person but using a CPAP machine how much sleep (on average) do you get in at night? I get about 6 during the week and 7 1/2 on weekends.

I doubt I can afford the software, I'll check into it. Thanks. The 420G cpap machine you're using is a very good cpap machine. However, the "G" doesn't record any data other than how many hours you use it -- "compliance" data only. It won't record AHI or anything useful to see via software. So, the...

Hi everyone, I am wondering what is the best CPAP, mask, hose, software and heated humidifer for a price that won't kill me. My insurance has given me from what I have read junk equipment. What I have doesn't seem to be working. I'm willing to go into debt if need be but I want to know what works th...

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I have and use a heated humidifier, but lately I can't seem to get it set right. If I have it too low I wake up with a "dry" throat and mouth and if I turn it up I have had water in my hose. ......................

You seem to be in de-nile about mouthleaking, it has been brought up by many in this thread. Unless it is addressed correctly, you can him and haw on every aspect of treatment, and never have success. For treatment to work certain things must be done, #1 you must maintain the proper pressure in you...

I had a question about my ComfortClassic mask. When I got my equipment I didn't get any booklet or instructions about my mask. I noticed that it has a small white valve type thing. The white part is a soft plastic cover that goes over a hard clear plastic piece with a small hole in it. What is this ...

Thanks for all this great info rested gal. That will keep me busy for a while.

[quote="Snoredog"]if you didn't have OSA why did they put you on cpap? do you snore? where there any other arousals seen on your PSG? what did the ENT say about the size of your Uvula? if that was large did he/she suggest reducing it? If you snore I would seriously consider a LAUP. If you are only 3...

I can totally sympathize with you. I received my machine one week ago. I feel like I haven't slept for a week. Follow up with sleep Dr tomorrow. I sit up at nights with the mask on and just want to cry cause I just can't get comfortable with it. Sleeping was my favorite activity and now its just no...

Hi everyone, I have another question. Lately my mask has been wet inside in the mornings, I mean wet. I was waking up with a dry throat in the mornings so some suggested I turn up my humidifier which I did. I didn't turn in up much at all, so why would my mask be soaked inside? Are the CPAP humidifi...

I just did a search on this site for APAP and got 56 pages of info. So I'll ask you here. What is it and how does it differ from CPAP? I also noticed some people have a little picture where their masks and machines are and they also show the software. What is CPAP software? How is that used? I'm sor...

Thanks everyone.

I have a question about those masks. How does that work with insurances? Is this something I will have to pay for on my own?

If I try the taping my mouth shut what kind of tape do I use?

Hello, I am Mr.NoSleep and I am tired. I have been on a CPAP machine for a bit over 3 months now and still feel like garbage. I am a married man, 34, with kids. I had my first sleep test in February of this year (2006). The results showed I do not have sleep apnea but do have "Upper Airway Resistanc...