Does anyone NOT use a humidifier with their machine?

[DougVK]

Just wondering, since they are separate things. Who here doesn't use one with their xPAP.

[70sSanO]

I don't use a humidifier. Been doing xPAP a long time and never used one.

It was a decision made purely on not wanting the extra maintenance.

I use a FFM, but I think it would be an issue if I used pillows.

Being is SoCal our winters are not cold, but there are times when it gets dry and the low humidity is a little tough on the nose.

John

[Breathe Jimbo]

I stopped using my humidifier in order to avoid the maintenance and to regain space on my nightstand. I do not notice a significant difference with my nasal pillows. FWIW, I use Flonase nasal spray shortly before bedtime for allergies.

[Goofproof]

I haven't used one for 2 years, it still in the unit, just no water added. It acts as a muffler sort of. Jim I still do this just incase I need it.

[Alsacienne]

I don't use it except when I have a cold and need the humidity to keep my airways open as well as the 'breeze'.

[imsleepynomore]

I tried going without one night and woke about 2 am dry nose very uncomfortable . Won't repeat that . Thought I see if I could go on vacation with CPAP only will keep both and do the water hassel.

[Guest]

My doctor told me to use it after I told him I get thirsty but he misunderstood. I hydrate at night. I have since learned how to drink with the mask on. I found moving from Aridzona to Northern California that the increased humidity in the air is enough for my comfort. I use a nasal steroid for allergies. When I had a cold the pressure from the CPAP machine kept my airway open.

[digitaleagle]

I only use it in the winter months when it is drier in the house. Never use it in the Spring or summer months.

[LinkC]

What Goofproof said. Mainly for noise suppression.

[mart9012]

Never used one for the seven years I was using my Resmed S6 and a full face mask. With the new S9 I'm finding that I wake up very dehydrated in my mouth so am using the supplied H5i. Dunno if it's making much of a difference though.

[beylow]

I live in Finland. The air is quite dry here for me even in summer. Maybe because I didn't grow up here, so I'm not adapted to the humidity.
I always use humidifier and heated in winter.

[Lizistired]

I had been running mine in passover mode for a month or so and finally disconnected it completely (to free up space) about 2 weeks ago. I have not noticed a difference. That may change when I turn on the AC.

[JayC]

Have one.....

Might have used it once (literally) in the beginning, in passover mode.

I have connected it (empty and off) if I am in a situation where rainout is happening.....so the rainout doesn't have the chance to run *down* the hose and *into* the machine.

Honestly don't have that happen much; I like cool temps when sleeping, so the temp contrast is not as great as most peeps.

Would buy one again whenever I am getting another machine.....never know when I might need or want one for better therapy (and of course the rainout going into the machine issue/fear.)

So, yes, I am of the "am not using humidifier for humidity" group.

J