After my near fatal heart attack I was diagnosed with severe Sleep Apnea. I was a rude and very unpleasant patient during my sleep study as I felt at that time that it was a scam. It was emotion not logic that put me in that position. I have been on my Resmed for 5 years now and can't sleep without it. If power goes out during the night, I wake up when the machine stops. It has saved my life. Take it from one who has been there, you DO NOT want to have to live with the damage from a heart attack because you don't like the idea of a CPAP. Living with half a heart is not something I'd recommend to anyone. Sleep Apnea was a huge contributor to my condition. It is too bad that I didn't resolve it until after I had the damage. The good news is that now I get good night sleep and wake refreshed in the morning. A side benefit is that my wife also gets a good night sleep as well.
As for placement of the machine, mine has 2 filters so I never worry or have an issue with dust. At home, it sits on the floor on the carpet. In our RV I put it in the cupboard overhead and dangle the hose down to me. I never had an issue with moisture in the hose or mask except when I have a bad cold. I do use the humidifier built into my machine. I started with nose pillows and still have them to this day. I was a mouth breather but learned to train myself to keep my mouth shut when I sleep. It is much easier when your body gets the proper amount of oxygen as you sleep.
