Can't answer the why. I was at a mask fitting lab when I mentioned to the RT that I was having trouble getting the humidity high enough without causing condensation in the hose. She asked what my temp setting was set at. At the time I had it all the way up to 86 f. She said she always tells her pati...

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some help and to gain a better understanding on how to adjust my humidification settings. I need lots of humidity to stop me from coughing. The coughing is not due to mouth breathing or leakage as I can start to cough immediately if the humidity is not high enough. When ...

I don't mean this to sound rude...so please don't take it that way but I am having a hard time picturing how you get a pillow on top of your head where the DreamWear vent is....is your pillow big and soft and fluffy or something? The air hose is draped over my head board which causes the vent at th...

Hi Everyone, I'm on like day 45 or so and slowly getting the hang of things. Thanks to everyone who has offered their insight and advice so far! I'm continue to work on getting "my" mask and am awaiting my second one via mail as I type. One issue I currently have (not sure it I will with the next on...

No I have not. What is it and how does it work?

OK - here is what I learned. My pressure range is 5-15 My settings are all on auto. The humidifier is supposed to auto set based on the relative humidity in the room. The ramp is also on auto. It starts at 4 or 5 and is supposed to sense when I am asleep and then slowly ramp up to the full amount of...

What settings are you talking about? I put my machine and mask.

Hi Everyone, About a month ago I was diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea and it was recommended that I begin using a CPAP machine at night. I've been using it since then with not real difficult adjustment (although psychologically I do not like it at all - it makes me sad). I use it for ...