Hi Severeena,
Cleaning CPAP is sort of my new crusade. I've been using a new product that I think is wonderful. Here is a link. Let me know what you think.

http://www.respiclean.com/index.asp

It is recommended and most insurance carriers provide for you to have your filter and hose replaced every month. They will also pay for a new mask every 6 to 12 months. Check with your insurance company Also I found this neat website for those of you who are interested http://www.sleephomepages.org/...

Hey Bigcat, take a look at how you are cleaning your equipment also. I used to keep a cold until my RT recommended a product called respiclean. It kills all the bacteria, mold, fungus, mildew, virus and any other little critters that can grow in a warm, wet enviroment like a humidifier. Hope this he...

Hi Snoozie, I've been a user and in the industry for quite sometime. I've dealt with almost every machine out there and I believe the Resmed to be one of the best products on the market. Dr. Sullivan, an Australian physician, who invented CPAP therapy started Resmed. I believe Resmed produces the mo...

Hi Fern, Mike is exactly right. Take a break! when you're ready try using the unit while you're awake, use it for a couple of hours before you go to bed while watching tv. Then gradually start wearing it at night. If you wake up and feel the need to take it off that's ok. The biggest thing to rememb...

I have found a cleaner that works great. I have used vinegar and water because that is what my therapist suggested, but I'm not aware that vinegar has any disinfectant properties. Besides, I think it smells bad. The cleaner I found was created by a MD who has to wear CPAP himself. Check out the link...