Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?

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sleepylynn
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Re: Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?

Post by sleepylynn » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:53 am

CaptainRaven40 wrote:Hmmmm. Maybe I can take my mask and hose and humidifier tank into the shower with me. Just clean it while I clean me. Seems like that could work. A little soap for me and then a little soap for the CPAP.
Heck, why not just hook the hose to the shower head? Two birds, one stone and all...

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Re: Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?

Post by CaptainRaven40 » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:58 am

sleepylynn wrote:
CaptainRaven40 wrote:Hmmmm. Maybe I can take my mask and hose and humidifier tank into the shower with me. Just clean it while I clean me. Seems like that could work. A little soap for me and then a little soap for the CPAP.
Heck, why not just hook the hose to the shower head? Two birds, one stone and all...
HAHAHA! Now that is a brilliant idea!!

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Re: Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?

Post by gregnga » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:06 am

I've had mine for at least 5 years. Besides, the mask that I wear, Resmed Swift Mirage II is hard to find these days. I have a Resmed FX and Fisher Paykel Opus but I have less issues with the old Mirage II

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