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by jwalling
Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heated Humidification Makes Congestion Worse
Replies: 2
Views: 1653

Re: Heated Humidification Makes Congestion Worse

Hi, I live in Seattle and I use my humidifier most of the year. I use the heater in the dry winter months. In the summer, I leave the heater turned off. Occasionally, if the room air is very warm and humid, I bypass the humidifier. John [quote="VerySleepy"]Has anyone else had the experience of humid...
by jwalling
Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Care of humidifier tank
Replies: 17
Views: 4989

Re: Care of humidifier tank

Hi Steve, I just joined this forum so I may be repeating the obvious. I worked with Respiratory Therapists in hospitals and a major concern they had was humidifier water contaminated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa . This may or may not be a major concern in a home environment but P. aeruginosa love to gr...