Thanks for the responses! My allergies are a minor problem and I'm sure the Claritin will help; I've used it before and have no contraindications. I can't take other antihistamines as I hate the "head buzz" and anxiety they give me. Nasal spray will be my next step if the Claritin doesn't work. Agai...

Having trouble with allergies/nasal congestion and considering Claritin type med - any wisdom out there?

I'm a newbie as well. My husband is extremely happy but I still wake 3-4 times nightly. Complained to my doc that the mask makes me claustrophobic/crazy though I have been compliant. Thus, am scheduled to return to sleep study location for a "clinic" with sleep tech to try different masks and check ...

I'm a newbie with nose bridge issues also. I have been using a small gauze pad between the nose bridge and the mask. A dab of over the counter cortisone cream helps with any skin redness. I am having a talk with my doc next week about switching to nasal pillow interface.

OK I'm new and have been reading this forum for a couple of days now. Even though I requested a less formidable mask than what I tried during the sleep study I ended up with the full-on headgear nasal mask and it's making me crazy. Started May 15. My nose hurts, I wake up after four hours and can't ...