Hi, I've been using my CPAP with moderate results since getting it a few weeks ago. When I picked it up, the Apria tech recommended small nasal pillows because my nasal openings are narrow, however, they are also long. When I start my CPAP at bedtime, I don't get leaks, but as I shift through the ni...

ZinMe, what has been the outcome with getting your new machine? I went on vacation for a week this summer, now I have always used my CPAP on vacation and had it with me. I got a wild hair and decided I wouldn't use it that week. My roommate said if you have sleep apnea why would you not use your ma...

I am also worried about traveling- my doctor said I don't have to bring CPAP with me, but I've heard elsewhere that once you start, your airway becomes used to CPAP and breathing without it become more difficult??? I'd be tempted to say your doctor is an idiot. Apnea is like the death of a thousand...

Hi, Thanks everyone (Janknitz, Frog, RubySue, zenablue, Greendirt, archangle and randy) for your advice. It has been very helpful. The snorkling analogy worked with my 10yr old, and the genetic reference quietted my 13 and 15 yr olds. Apria gave me a Phillips System One REMStar Auto A-Flex. It autom...

Hi, I had a sleep study which classified me as severe (33?) although my ENT doctor said because my blood oxygen level never dropped below 91, she would say I'm moderate. Anyway, despite a miserable experience with CPAP during my sleep study, I'm going to give it my best shot. I'm mostly worried abou...