If you wake up with a dry mouth, nose or throat, a humidifier should solve that problem instantly. A humidifier adds warmth and moisture to the air provided by your CPAP machine, which will moisturise your mouth, nose and throat throughout the night. We offer a selection of machine-specific humidifier water chambers from trusted brands.
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Humidification helps CPAP and BiPAP users avoid suffering from a dry nose, mouth and throat. It also aids in preventing dryness in the airway, which can contribute to mucus buildup and congestion. Similarly, if you find the air from your CPAP to be cold and uncomfortable, a humidifier should make your therapy more comfortable. Humidification moistens the air, making it more comfortable to breathe, reducing irritation, and improving overall therapy compliance.
For mouth breathers like those with a full face or oral mask, heated humidification is a must-have feature, as many mouth breathers are likely to suffer from uncomfortable dryness. People who don’t need CPAP to help them during the night condition their air with hairs (cilia) in the nasal airway before it enters the lungs.
Do you need more information about humidification? Please read our more in-depth guide here.
A humidifier is a comfort accessory that can be added to therapy for many machines. The water chamber helps prevent dryness and congestion by providing warmth and moisture to your treatment. You may not need a humidifier if you do not experience dryness or congestion.
Yes, you should change your humidifier water chamber water every day. You should only use distilled water in your chamber as it is purified.
No, you should only use distilled water in your humidifier. This is because tap water contains pathogens that can affect the quality of your therapy and lead to infections.
Your CPAP settings should be set to align with your personal comfort needs. If you require higher or lower humidity, visit your device settings to change this.
You should only use distilled water in your water chamber as it is the safest option. Distilled water is free of minerals and impurities, which can accumulate in the chamber and CPAP equipment over time if tap or bottled water is used. These mineral deposits can lead to bacterial growth and reduce the effectiveness of the humidification system. Additionally, using distilled water helps prolong the lifespan of your CPAP equipment by preventing mineral buildup and potential damage. Finally, it ensures a clean, sterile environment for the respiratory system, minimising the risk of inhaling contaminants or allergens during CPAP therapy and promoting better respiratory health.
To add humidification to your therapy, you will need to use a humidification water chamber. Most CPAP machines offer a compatible humidifier that can be added to the machine. For example, the ResMed AirSense 10 can be combined with the HumidAir chamber.
Alternatively, there are machines that include an integrated humidifier chamber.
