Just be careful if you're using an inverter connected to your car battery while camping. The heater in the humidifier uses a suprisingly large amount of power and your car may not start in the morning unless you have a SUV or truck with the auxillery battery option. You can use a deep cycle battery ...

Hi Pete Welcome to the forum!! A heated humidifier of some sort is necessary for comfort as everyone who has replied to this post have already said. I have a suggestion that may help with your dry mouth. This will sound strange but I've seen other people doing this and I have done this as well while...

There is a dental appliance that can be made to treat at least some forms of OSA. I have a friend that has one and the way he explained it to me is that the appliance holds the lower jaw in a position that helps keep the airway open. At least for him the appliance seems to work that is he is not usi...

Ifranek, Sounds like you may have the humidifier set too high. Along with the bubbling sounds do you also have water on your face (if using face mask)? you may want to trying gradulally lowering the setting until you find the lowest setting where you are most comfortable. Let us know how you make ou...

Hi Weulfman
If you are interested in getting the pad a cheeks that tooly125 uses the website is http://www.padacheek.com
If you need something special they can help with that too. I have a pair and love them.

Your difficulty getting to sleep may be related to your mask as Nighthawkeye mentioned. I know for me it took me a while to get used to getting used to more or less sleeping on my back rather than my side causing the mask to press against my face. Check with your DME at least they should let you try...

Thanks for the replies!!

Since being diagnosed with sleep apnea it has been two weeks since receiving my machine and so far so good. I've adjusted to sleeping with the headgear and hose. I have a ResMed Compact with heated humidifier. The machine appears to be easy to use and maintain. I find the most positive feature is th...