I had all of the same problems as everyone else. I would pull off my mask from not being able to breath. Vicks makes a little inhaler that looks like a tube of chapstick. Just a couple of sniffs before putting the mask on has worked wonders for me.

First I would like to say "thank you" for all of the help on this forum with cpap questions. It has been GREATLY appreciated! BUT...................................I do have one more little problem..... I have been using a ComfortGel nasal mask for a little while now and it have been very comfortabl...

I just read the post about cpap being a cash cow and it got me thinking about my own therapy. I was diagnosed a few weeks ago and I had not yet reached my deductable. My home care provider wants to charge me $1500 out of pocket for a machine. I understand that you receive extra care and support by g...

I'm about five days into my treatment and every night has brought on a new challange. So far I have fixed my rainout issues and discomfort issues with the mask. My problem now is that my mask whistles through the exhaust port and it is keeping me awake. At first there was a little moisture in the ma...

Hello everyone, I had my first full night on my new machine and have a few issues. I use the REMstar M-series basic with heated humidifier, and comfort gel nasal mask. We keep the room pretty cool at night(58-60degrees), and live in Oregon, so lots of moisture and rain. I am having a problem with ra...