Good idea to call ahead to the hotel---my CPAP consultant says you can use bottled water, just don't use the tap in another country. Also, be sure to have an extra hose and some duct tape for any leaks in the mask or hose, plus correct electrical adaptors. An extension cord is helpful if the outlet ...

I am really grateful that I was finally able to get the help I needed! I didn't know I was snoring so badly until I went on an overnight trip with friends. I had trouble with waking up in the middle of the night and with vomit in my throat from reflux. Nice, huh? Anyway, since I've began CPAP, there...

Contact your medical supply company and tell them you're having problems. The first (or even, second or third) isn't always the best. I've been doing this for a couple of years now. The designs and your needs change as you go along.

I too had an awful time with dry mouth when I made a temporary switch from a full face mask to a nose mask (with chin strap), so I have an idea of what you are dealing with. As someone mentioned, I felt a bit like Marley in "A Christmas Carol." I raised the humidity level and went back to the full f...