Another question

[Pillowtoss]

I was just wondering this... Have any of you had rainout due to the space in the nasal mask area (not the hose)?
Can that space being a different temp than the inside of the hose make
rainout happen, or bothersome condensation? Just wondering.

[Pugsy]

Yep, I have had it in the nasal pillows. The moisture in our own breath condenses.
The barrel cozy was a big help.
http://www.padacheek.com/PACSwiftII_Barrel_cozy.html

It can happen with any nasal interface mask (or really any mask I guess). Depends on the room temp and humidifier settings along with the added moisture from out own breath.

[Sheriff Buford]

Some folks really need the humidifier. They have sinus issues and can get stuffy. I often ask... do you really need it? I suspect folks here put a lot of unnecessary energy into the maintenance a humidifier causes without seeing if your condition really needs it. I was fighting terrible rainout and thru extreme stubbornness (I get that from my Dad...), I decided not to use it one night and realized the next morning that I didn't need the humidifier. Just sayin'

Sheriff