Problem with a CPAP is that they can be very uncomfortable for some people to wear. I hated mine at first, constantly taking it off. After about two years of effort, including wearing it while watching TV, I have adapted to wearing while I sleep. Sleep almost through the night, now. Still, adapting to a CPAP can be difficult.
If you have sleep apnea that is materially affecting your quality of life you will learn to use CPAP no matter how uncomfortable. I had it, untreated, for over 50 years. Toward the end of my non-CPAP days I would fall asleep at stoplights or wake up on occasion heading down the berm on the interstate. I literally was an accident waiting to happen. After my first night on CPAP I felt so much better that I learned to overlook the minor annoyances and inconveniences of the treatment. I used a nasal mask, which leaked at times and gave me corneal abrasions so I started wearing goggles at night. I also had air blowing out of my mouth so I wore a chin strap which eventually messed up my jaw, so I went to taping my mouth shut with paper tape. CPAP is not for sissies, but fighting for your life is important. I have been CPAP-compliant for 16 years. I never go to sleep without it. The machine people are mentioning that cleans the mask and tube is called SoClean and it is worth the $300 investment. I do not have a humidifier with my machine, but people who do must take precautions to ensure that bacteria and mold don’t grow in the appliance.