Like many others here, I had a Dreamstation and recently switched to a new machine, after purchasing one on my own. All I could find was a Dreamstation 2. Not my first choice given recent events, but better than continuing to use the recalled machine. What I am wondering is if I should anticipate an...

Thanks. Your theory totally makes sense. This is all good news for me. I just wish I'd tried the nasal mask sooner!

I got my first vaccine (Pfizer) 1/25, and just got the second dose this past Friday 2/12. I had a really sore arm for about three days after the first dose, but that was it. After the second dose, I felt out of sorts the day of the vaccine, and then mild fatigue and headache and some stomach issues ...

Thanks so much for the guidance, Pugsy. You are always so helpful. I don't see spikes in the bottom line, just a few bumps and mostly at zero or at a very low level, and don't see events or large leak. Leaks were a lot greater with the full face mask. Does it seem odd that the pressure needed would ...

I recently started using a Dreamwear Nasal Mask. Previously I used the ResMed F30 full face mask. I always thought I was a mouth breather while I sleep, so that's why I started with a full face mask. Used it for about a year and a half, and liked it, but had a lot of dry mouth and throat. My doctor ...

Thanks so much to everyone that responded and provided advice on this topic. I found it very helpful advice, and have several factors to try adjusting now, and see what works.

I have boiled an AirFit F20 mask cushion with decent results. I used filtered water, added a bit of baking soda, and simmered in a pot of water on the stove per the directions. It did restore the silicone portion of the cushion, and there was not any negative impact on the hard plastic portion. I k...

The boiling and baking soda method can work. Explained here http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t75749/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=74686&p=685240&hilit=boil#p685240 Don't attempt it unless the cushion was going in the trash can anyway just in case you mess up. Some comments about when I tried it. I used tap ...

I use a Resmed F30 mask. The cushion consistently wears out for me in about 3 weeks. Insurance covers one a month. I wondered what things help a mask cushion to last longest, and/or what contributes to it wearing out more quickly. Any tips or information would be very much appreciated. Thanks. My a...

Let me qualify by first saying I don’t have the experience of many who are already advising you on this thread, however I have had my own challenges with my nasal passages and sinus irritation, and can pass along what I learned and seems to be working for me. I talked with my primary care, my sleep ...

I have a couple, I rotate. I was cleaning daily but I got lazy so now I just wipe off with a cotton round wet with rubbing alcohol. I have only had to toss one. When they get super soft I boil them as someone suggested and they get tacky again. :) Interesting, they can be boiled? The definite diffe...

Another thought I had of what possibly could be another factor, is that I am right in between using a size small and a size medium, according to the size chart that comes with the mask. I have used both sizes, and I thought the small was better (and what I have been using a few months now), but perh...

Hint: daily washing is DESTRUCTIVE. How? I don't get this one either. I've been daily washing with hot water and Dawn for two years on every mask I've owned, and as far as I can see, the only consequence has been me not getting acne or sores. I guess the baby wipes, or those citrus wipes the cpap s...

Describe "wears out".... My Simplus cushions last me 8-10 months and when I was using the Quattro, they lasted over a year. I rarely wash my cushions baby wipes every night. “Wears out”...After approximately three weeks, I get woken up at higher pressures because air is leaking on my face. Also, if...

A mask liner can help by shielding the silicone from your skin oils. Padacheek.com makes some that are reusable/washable, soft, and last for months. A clean face before bed can help--unscented baby wipe right before bed. Hint: daily washing is DESTRUCTIVE. Use the baby wipe on the mask, too. Avoid ...