why heated humidifer?

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cateyes221981
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why heated humidifer?

Post by cateyes221981 » Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:51 pm

anyone know why they are better than non heated ones attached to cpap machine?

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Ticman
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Re: why heated humidifer?

Post by Ticman » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:01 pm

Heated water creates more water vapor. Simple as that.

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Re: why heated humidifer?

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:08 pm

Machine-created airflow dries our respiratory passages,
Moisture helps keep surfaces there moist and more able to handle allergens and microbes.

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Re: why heated humidifer?

Post by jamiswolf » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:10 pm

There are what's commonly called "passover" non-heated humidifiers. Some people like the humidity but don't like the heat...
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Re: why heated humidifer?

Post by Goofproof » Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:31 am

By heating the water, the air can hold a higher level of water. As the air temp cools the humidity comes out as rainout. (or Rain) the warmer the air the more moisture it can hold. Jim
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