I have Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System, barely used only two days. Sealed endcaps and rings with teflon so no leaks. Problem is the pillows are too close together. I have a wide and flat nose. All parts cleaned and disinfected with Control III Difinfectant. ($139.95) Currently using Optilife. Lo...

I have Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System, barely used only two days. Sealed endcaps and rings with teflon so no leaks. Problem is the pillows are too close together. I have a wide and flat nose. All parts cleaned and disinfected with Control III Difinfectant. ($139.95) Currently using Optilife. Lo...

I was like you last week. I have been on CPAP for only three weeks. I was reading cpaptalk-articles/recovery-CPAP-adaptation-stages.html and if im right is one of the stages that you go thru.

Wow, I have been on CPAP for three weeks now and only the last two days have I had such vivid dreams and can recall them. Last night I was dreaming about the hose clip that came with my Optilife. Weird, I know. I dreamt that I found a hose with like five clips on it and proceeded to remove one of th...

I know how you feel. Im three weeks into my cpap and am feeling better. What set me on the right path was reading the post located under the huge yellow light bulb at the top of the forum page.
Look for "Help For New or Struggling CPAP Users" the post there should answer all you questions.

I used the Comfort Classic during my sleep test and was recommended on my prescription, so thats the mask that I have currently. I have been on it for a week and a half now and have tinkered with the mask and have gotten it to almost perfect fit. My only problem now is the fluttering sound coming fr...

snoregirl,
Thanks, thats comforting to know. I should worry more about my apnea than a 10$ hose.

Kat,
Eeew is correct. Thats why I posted for some ideas because i walk around like an elephant. Im bit of a germaphobe so the hose wraps around my neck and the end goes in my shirt collar.

Thanks Rooster. I actually leave the mask on and remove the hose at the humidifier, so hose and mask go with me to the RR. As I continue surfing the forum I found Rested Gal's Genova 90D Elbow idea. Thanks RG, I will try this one today, hope I can find the right one. Genova 90D Elbow _______________...

Aloha. New to forum and have been on CPAP now for 3 days. I did a search but could not find anything. Within the 3 days I find I have to disconnect the hose two/three times a night. I worries me on the wear and tear on the hoseend. I may be to early to worry as im sure it will get easier as I go on....