Hi, I had the same problem. Tried the chin strap but uncomfortable. The full mask didn't work much better. I tried every single mask they sleep center has. Nothing worked. I had to get a mandibular device which is a dental device. It clamps over the top and bottom teeth. Not as effective as the CPAP but still helps. It gets adjusted like a retainer. It pushes the jaw out just enough to stay open.

Hi, Your local DME (medical supplier) should have a spray cleaner available for washing your cpap mask and tubing. I use one called Citrus II and it's awesome. It runs about $8 a bottle. I bought mine several months ago and still have half a bottle. It won't discolor your mask. It has a light citrus smell to it but you won't smell it on the mask. Once you start using it, You won't want to use regular soap again!

Hello Theresa Ran across your post from oct 3. Have you followed up with a professional to inquire about sleep apnea? If you have not and you are still haveing alot of the symptons i would encourage you to do so. Sleep apnea can be serious if left untreated. I have been on my cpap for 7 years have had several test and they are no big deal. Good Luck D

Hi, I am 7 months post op and have lost 120 lbs. I had my machine lowered from 14 to 12 a few months ago. Now it just seems there is so much pressure. Last night I woke up and the insides of my nose actually hurt from so much air. Since getting up my nose has been running continuously like a faucet. This has been going for about 4 days. My husband says there is so much air seeping out of the mask he can't sleep because of the noise. Do you think I need to get it lowered again? I have tried sleeping without and I can, but the other day my husband says I was really snoring bad so he made me put the mask back on. Any suggestions? I don't want to have another sleep study done because it cost me so much. Thanks, Lynn

I was recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and just got my CPAP machine. My questions are about cleaning the mask, etc. I have the one that straps on to my head and just covers my nose. It says to wipe it off every day after use. Can I use baby wipes for this? Another booklet says to wa**** off every day with mild detergent. Then the technician that gave me the machine says to wa**** with water and vinegar. Some say every day, some say once a week. Also, online at cpapman.com I saw a spray that you can use to clean the mask with. Has anyone tried something like that? I guess my question is.....how do you keep your CPAP mask clean? Also, do you leave your unit plugged in or unplug it after using it at night? Just wondering. Thanks in advance for all your help!