I too have asthma but since being on the hose I have used my inhaler maybe 3 times TOTAL in a month. Before CPAP I used it at least 3 times a day! I suspect my chronic cough was due to the snoring keeping my throat dry and irritated. I had days where I could barely talk. I dreaded conference calls a...

Just curious if any of you suffered from chronic cough before being diagnosed with OSA? I have coughed non-stop for 3 - 4 years and since I began treatment about a month ago it has improved immensely. I don't think this is a very common symptom but wanted to hear others experiences. I am looking for...

I took half a pill last night - had my daughter hide my purse and keys to be safe (ha!) and I slept 7 hours straight with the mask on!!! Yippeeeee! I feel like a new person today! One day at a time, right?!? Thanks for all of your input, you people are great! So glad I found this site otherwise I th...

My Dr. gave me Ambien today because after nearly 1 month I am only sleeping 3-4 hrs. a night. I am a little bit scared of taking it. Anyone have opinions, good or bad?? Let me hear them! Thanks!

Good for you for masking up! I am feeling very guilty today. I began feeling sick yesterday afternoon and developed a 102 fever that I kept until 6am this morning. Since my nose was all stuffed up I couldn't wear my mask. It's only week 3 for me but I do feel guilty. I do not have a FF mask so I did...

My RT told me that if I had a ResMed machine I can't get a Respironics Mask. Is that correct information? I don't see how the masks could be all that different other than how they feel to the patient. Just asking, I'm a clueless newbie!

Thanks everyone for you encouraging words. I am very glad I found this forum, don't think I will ever feel alone.

I will definitely try putting the mask on and just chillin' around the house. Maybe if I'm lucky my hubby will toss the elephant some peanuts!

I used to love to sleep. It's only been 2 weeks on CPAP but now I dread night time. I start getting anxious about getting hooked to the machine and I can't go to sleep. Did anyone else go through this?? I am starting to feel really depressed about my life on CPAP. I know the health issues are not go...