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I started using a cpac machine about 4yrs ago. My husband always criticized me of snoring and so have other family members. I was on a cruise one time and my roommate kept asking me do you have you nose plugs, or cpac machine. I told her no. She just knew that this would be the worst 7days since she is a very light sleeper but she told me later l didn't hear you snore the whole cruise trip. I wonder if she had a couple extra drinks. I am sometimes still having problems with sleeping. I told my doctor that my mouth is so dry the next morning when l wake up. She said l probably need the mouth guard or full mask. I just don't care for the full mask it seems like l am suffocating. So now they have new mask and l like them but l prefer the pillows. They have another mask that just blows across the nose without having the full mask. I know there are new cpac machines and l think l like the Philip's new one. Has anyone use the mask cleaner? I just want to get anyone's opinion about it since insurances doesn't cover it.

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Hi Lisa @techi, I use the SoClean 2 unit that sits next to the CPAP machine. Just have to take the mask off in the morning and put it in the SoClean unit with the hose still connected and close the lid. It sanitizes the mask, hose and humidifier. I have so many "morning" routines that I didn't want to add mask cleaning as another one. I think there is still a monthly cleaning/washing of the mask and hose but it sure saves a lot of messing around for me. It is spendy at $319.00 but I figured I'm in it for the long haul and I will get my money's worth.

I have the Dreamware full face CPAP mask and I like that it does not fit over the nose but snugs up to the nose so you can still breath through the nose or the mouth. I'm on the third week with it and still getting adjusted but I do like it.

John