Yes, one would have to consider that. But don't you think the company could send along some cleaning supplies, i.e. soaps, etc. to sanitize the masks before and after use? I would certainly be willing and able to clean one before it touched my face. Of course I don't know about YOU, either. Or, mayb...

I think that would be great! At the very least maybe, each manufacturer could offer to let customers try out a sample of each type of mask to see which ones are the best fit for each customer. I honestly don't see any reason that would prevent a company from offering this. It would not actually cost...

Ha, ha, that's a good point! I only have to step out the front door, and I get all of the benefits of a high-priced sauna, with none of the expense!! You know, I think I'll just get out my beach towel, and hop on out on the front deck, and put that hot air right to work!! We have had a ton of rain t...

Texans do ROCK!! Glad to learn that there are fellow Texans here! I am originally from Dallas, TX. I lived in Houston for a little while, a long time ago. It's a really nice city, but like Dallas, getting sooo big now!! I have been in Central TX for 14 yrs, and I do miss the big city a lot sometimes...

I live in the Temple/Belton area, so Austin is about an hour from here. I appreciate the heads up, and I will give Dr. Joshi's office a call next week. I will let you know how it goes! Hopefully, I can get an appt. sometime soon. Gee, isn't it wonderful how things like this happen? A problem with my...

Hi, sorry to learn you have what I refer to as RLS. I have it too, and it's bugging me this very moment. It mostly bothers me when I am trying to sleep, but often pops up during the daytime, too. I took a med called Clonazepam for a while, and it really worked great for me. When I had to switch doct...

Far Out! I did a Google search on these birds, and they are truly fascinating creatures. I can hardly believe how gorgeous the color is on these birds. I don't know who named them boobies, but I hope it was intended to be a compliment, as they are quite beautiful.

Patricia

Thanks Janelle and Rock & Roll, I am really glad I found you guys! It is such a relief to find a place to "let my hair down" about being a "hose-head," ha, ha. I'd certainly never heard of that term before I stumbled onto this website. I couldn't agree with you more Rock & Roll!! All of the medical ...

Thanks Rock and Roll, I see you are also in TX. We live near Ft. Hood. My husband recently retired, with 24 years in the US Army. It is sooo hot here already! I really appreciate the encouraging words from you guys here. People who don't experience these things just can't seem to relate to how frust...

Hi Kathy, They are still using the foam straps like yours, with no velcro. The velcro I mentioned was on my old headgear, that went with the Phantom full nasal mask. It's the new foam headgear I am struggling with. Mine keeps slipping out of place during the night. I am trying to figure out how to k...

Christinequilts, Wow, do you really quilt? I want to learn to do that. Sorry, off the subject, but it sounds so interesting. I too have very long hair, and I have done the same thing you do, several times. Like you, I wonder how on earth the people with short hair keep the Swift on. I've all but Sup...

Thanks Janelle, I am trying to visualize the cap you modified. I called the therapist at the store today. She says she's going to contact ResMed and see if they can suggest something that will work with the Swift System. It's really hard to believe that I am the only person having trouble with this ...

Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I am really glad to find all of the info available here. I have OSA, and I have been using a Sullivan AutoSet T machine, with a Mirage Phantom Gel Mask for the last 4 years. I have been dumbly suffering the straps cutting into my face all of this time because I didn...