Active todayAsking about Inspire...Hi All. I've run out of treatments for my sleep apnea. The things I've tried include having had two surgeries which the doctors said were "succesful", but failed to cure...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Active yesterdayheated hose use...I use a heated hose, and my ResMed 11 is set to auto. I started waking up with a very dry mouth and throat. Would it be best to switch...reactions1replyTips & AdviceAwarenessSide Effects
Going Four Nights Without Using the CPAP...My husband and I recently had to fly down to Florida to go to a doctor's appointment. Besides sleep apnea I also have several health conditions, one of those being...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoOther reasons for CPAP machine failure....I have had two tongue-based RFA procedures so far this year as of April 2025. I was offered the Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) and the Aspire procedure but reasoned with my...reactions4repliesCPAPDiagnosisTreatment
Nose runs...Found that when i get out of bed my nose runs for about a hour and sometimes a bit longer, i use a humidfier set to 4, and just to...reactions1reply
If I Could Talk to My 18-Year-Old Self...It’s been almost 25 years since I started using a CPAP to treat my sleep apnea. I was originally diagnosed with sleep apnea after I turned 18. This was right...reactionscomments
Difficulty inhaling...Just started APAP (resmed Airsense 11 & Airfit N20). I know the machine is blowing air because it is gushing out the exhalation holes continuously but I never feel any...reactions3repliesCPAP
Headgear and Mask...I have been sleeping with my resmed machine for 6 years. I have always used the same brand mask and headgear. I recently order same brand and size mask as...reactions1replyAwareness
Coping With a New Diagnosis...Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...reactionscomments
Could use a hand interpreting some of the data....Hello, this is my third time trying Pap therapy since being diagnosed w/ OSA. My AHI never tells the story of how I feel, constantly exhausted and hypoxic. Could someone...reactions2repliesCPAP
Could Your Symptoms Be Sleep Apnea?...Many of us go through our day-to-day lives without even knowing we suffer from sleep apnea. I had several of the symptoms below, but never thought it might be apnea...reactionscomments
More Noises at Night...The last three weeks have been rough for my sleep. I've been dealing with a variety of CPAP therapy-related issues, including dry nose, acne, worsening headaches, and dental problems. To...reactionscomments
behind the ear CPAP mask...HELP! Just tried my 6th mask with no success. SEVERE claustrophobia. Has anyone tried a behind the ear CPAP mask? Pros/cons? Other recommendations? TIA....reactions1replyCPAP
Headgear and hose...Do you find having a hose on top of your head or below your chin more comfortable?...reactions1replyCPAP
about red face on machine?...Hello everyone: lately i have been experiencing a red face on my machine which indicates that the face seal has leaks? Well I am wondering if this continues and I...reactions5repliesSide Effects
dental device to replace CPAP machine...CPAP treatment is so annoying! I recently swapped out my CPAP for a dental device that advances my lower jaw to eliminate snoring. With a few adjustments to the device...reactions3repliesTreatment
Taking a flight with a CPAP...Just a general question: I was refused boarding at the gate on a short flight in Europe due to my CPAP machine (it had already passed security). The ground crew...reactions3repliesCPAP
OSA or Hypersomnia? ...How do you know for sure if you have OSA vs Hypersomnia? Is that proven by the sleep study? I was diagnosed with OSA but can’t use CPAP or oral...reactions1replyDiagnosisTreatment
"Where in the world is Kristen and her CPAP?" Part Four: Iceland...Kristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences travelling the world while managing...reactionscomments
Travel Bipap...Hi, I see a lot of new travel CPAP machines out there now but am currently on BiPAP therapy (after decades on CPAP) for OSA. I'm doing better with lower...reactions2repliesTravel
