Thanks so much for everyone's input These are extremely helpful suggestions and I will definitely research more and probably give that nano a try. I do think I'll end up with pillows vs a nasal mask, but the nano doesn't look too bad. I had no idea when I went back to the rep to get a new mask I'd e...

Thanks Pugsy! That's great advice I'm not currently using a heated hose since my machine is just a trial unit, but I'm definitely going to buy a heated hose...especially since in winter I like my room ice cold and I know that's going to cause problems with moisture in the hose. I am leaning towards ...

So, I'm still trying the equipment out...haven't purchased anything yet. I got the P10 nasal pillows first and found my nose dry, irritated and sore. I was also sneezing non-stop for a few days. Turns out I might have had the humidity too low. It was at 2.5 and I've since changed it to 4.5. It has i...

You may have to give it a few days and let the nasal mucosa stabilize. I had this happen when I tried a setting that was too low on my humidifier..plus I have had it happen a handful of times over the years when I forgot to refill the water chamber and it ran dry during the night. It seemed to take...

I'm new to CPAP therapy...still using a trial machine (resmed S9 with H5i heated humidifier) (mask is Airfit P10 nose pillows), 11 days in so far. After the first night I had sneezing the entire day and sinus pressure, irritation and itching in my right nostril only. I was told t reduce the humidity...

I was diagnosed with severe apnea in REM sleep. I just picked up my CPAP machine on Aug 8th and my first night was a disaster. I didn't sleep well at all, tossed and turned and was super uncomfortable. I have the nose pillows mask and it was somewhat uncomfortable, my nose felt irritated around the...

Welcome! You are experiencing typical startup problems. There are solutions for all of them. - Make sure the mask is fitted properly. (See mask manufacturer's video.) - Make sure the headgear is adjusted properly (See mask manufacturer's video.) - Make sure to use good hose management - the hose sh...

I was diagnosed with severe apnea in REM sleep. I just picked up my CPAP machine on Aug 8th and my first night was a disaster. I didn't sleep well at all, tossed and turned and was super uncomfortable. I have the nose pillows mask and it was somewhat uncomfortable, my nose felt irritated around the ...