Just like Robin, I read before I put my mask on (while my humidifier is warming). The only time I can really feel air coming out of the mask and going into me is if I sniff a little when I first put on the mask, while the air is still cool and not warmed by the humidifier first. Once the air warms,...

Thank you. That's my regular cleaning procedure, just wasn't sure if it would be good enough. I guess since I'm the only one who uses it, they will only be my germs anyway.

I have a terrible cold, approaching bronchitis. I use a full-face mask.

How can I "sterilize" it -- kill the germs, without using any alcohol, which was recommended against? Will just hot/warm soapy water be good enough?

Thanks for the information (and so fast, too!) As far as I know, I only roll from one side to the other a couple of times per night, and as long as the hose doesn't get caught on anything (it hasn't so far) it seems to move with me just fine without pulling on the mask, which is probably why I didn'...

Thanks for such a fast response! I do panic and hyperventilate a bit the first couple of minutes with the full mask. Brain immediately informs me that BOTH my nose and mouth are covered, and therefore I CAN'T BREATHE. I use some relaxation techniques to convince my brain that since there IS air comi...