I've had my CPAP machine for several weeks now I to be honest it's just NOT going well. I've got the Resmed S8 Vantage with humidaire (that I've tried at alll levels) and am using the Swift Nasal pillows. I find that the back of my throat gets so dry that I start to cough which causes the pressure t...

Thanks you guys - you all are truly the best! 1. I am definitely not opening my mouth - I tried putting the machine on while awake - and after about an hour or so, the back of my throat was dry. Also when I wake up having slept with my mouth open, my WHOLE mouth is dry - not just the back of my thro...

Every night I put the mask on and pray that this is the night I make it through the night getting treatment. But each night my ability to keep it on gets shorter and shorter! The air going through my nose makes the back of my throat soooo dry. I start coughing and coughing. Then the air starts comin...

What a fabulous idea! I need all the support I can get.

My goal is 60 pounds - I won't say where I am now or how tall I am - but I will try to post results against my goals.

Thanks so much Karen!

Sorry to be so blunt - but that's CRAP that your insurance company will only work with a DME. I had a somewhat similiar situation with my DME, actually with less substatiation that you - and I just walked out of their offices with my prescription in hand. When I scheduled my appt I worked with a lov...

Many thanks DSM - I was thinking the same. Wish me luck!

Hi Everyrone and Happy 2006 - I have a Resmed S8 Vantage and the associated software - my stupid quesiton (for today) is how do I get the data from the machine to the computer? I have a smart card, and the user manual tells how to save the data to the card - so do I need the Resmed card reader or wi...

A well rested 2006 to all and to all many good nights!