When I first started CPAP (almost 15 years ago!!) I thought of myself as a fighter pilot, and trained myself to view the mask as part of my life support system. Incidentally, I have used the mask EVERY night since starting treatment. Good luck - use the CPAP and your heart will reward you with addit...

I'm a veteran CPAP user - continuously for about 8 years. Never had any problems, and my sleep has been great. Must admit I don't follow a very strict cleaning regime. Recently I have been having problems with hives - sometimes on the palms of my hands, other times on the soles of my feet, and frequ...