Good to hear these comments. I was always told to wash everything in soapy water along with the hose. That is why I became lazy. LOL. I do occasionally wash the water chamber with vinegar. So if I use wipes to clean mask that is all I need to do? Any specific wipes?

So I have done some research here and can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for. Specifically, are there any "automatic" cpap cleaning machines that are legitament for cleaning the masks and such? I have used a SoClean for years and have discovered here that it does not in fact work as advert...

Thanks for all the replys.
Nothing new really has happened but I do have diabetes,,,that seems reasonable that blood sugar levels are going high. I'll check that out. I just thought maybe after a period of time that you need to move your pressure up as you get "used" to the previous pressure.

Been doing CPAP or 5-6 years and for the most part has been very good. Lately I have been having night sweating again. Would this be an indication of needing a new sleep study? I am at 11 right now using straight cpap. I do have an M series that will do auto, should I try that? What do you think?

Wow!!! Does everyone use Swift mask here?
Anyway I have about 8 small nasal pillows for the Mirage Liberty mask. I would like to trade for either Meduims or Large.

Thanks for the help.

I have about 8 small nasal pillows for the mirage liberty mask that I don't need. Does anyone who can use them have large or medium pillows to trade? PM me if you like.

I had it done about a year ago and it helped a lot. You should probably either stay in the hospital or have someone to dote on you the first day. I stayed home form work a few days just because of the drainage and the guase under my nose. It really wasn't too painfull for me as I did not have to use...

Wonderfull responses!
I'll clean me chamber more often and see what happens. Normally I take vinegar and just shake the crap out out of it and then rinse with water and let air dry. I'll also change the filters more often.

LinkC wrote:I'd say it's mold spores. How often do you clean/change your machine's filter(s)?

Which filters are you referring to? The ones in the back of the cpap machine? I change them every 2-3 months or so. Usually rinse the foam one out and change the white one.

Thanks for the responses. If there is "nothing" in distilled water, then what the heck is that stuff? Seems like I only get that stuff under certain conditions.

I have begun to get floating white scum or something in my humidifier. I washed it with vinegar two weeks ago and it has come back. So does anyone know what that might be? I use distilled water and just add to it when needed. Is thsi because o fthe summer temps or old water? I usually buy 3 gallons ...

I have got one on order as well but haven't heards about a cancelation yet so we will see what happens there. This was on the edge of what I can spend as well so I hope it's on the way to me.

Are these meters pretty accurate?
Is there a "better" meter to buy than this one?
Just wondering what you guyswith meters think about it.

Kyle

I had this done Dec 30 and can say that I would do it again. Very little pain, more like discomfort. I didn't even use much of the drugs for pain they gave me. Bleeding for a few days wasn't much fun. I would suggest being off work or taking it easy until they take the plastic stents out. My experie...