One thing I would say is you may need to try a few masks before you find one that is really comfortable. So you might want to budget/plan for going through a few if you're buying sight unseen.

Apart from your DOT business, have you considered what else is going on, e.g. a little weight gain, possibly leaking mask (or mouth), etc? Even if you pass the test, I would imagine you'd also like to get back to your terrific numbers again (though your present ones are still in a good range). I've...

I'm getting ready for my first DOT physical since starting CPAP (I started mid-March 2013). I installed sleepyhead for Mac so I could print off my numbers. I'm using a Resmed S9 Autoset, set at 11.0 pressure. 1) Do I need anything for the doc besides proof of compliance? 2) My AHI (especially obstru...

For me, turning off the ramp and doing a few long slow deep breaths to start helped.

I am a truck driver, a hair over 40 years old. I work on an overnight shift (about 6PM-6AM) 4 days a week. I've known I have sleep apnea for a couple of years but I didn't want to have deal with the extra DOT physical and wasn't sure how much treatment would cost. Finally bit the bullet because driv...