Warm air is uncomfortable...

[chunkyfrog]

As I understand it, the OP's PATIENT is complaining about the excess heat.
If we knew the age and general health of the patient, it might shed some light on the problem.
I still think there could be more going on here than we know.
It is far more difficult to care for a child or elderly person who may not understand the need for the machine--
--maybe even making up excuses to avoid the machine.
I see you are a care-giver, Tony; a tough job on your best day.
Best wishes to you and all you care for.

[Guest]

If a guy felt that the humidified air, because it is heated, felt too warm to him...is there anything that might remedy this?

Would a longer hose allow the air to cool, or would that extra travel negate the humidity level?

There is vast ignorance of physics on this board but slim recognition of it by the ignorant. I would not put too much reliance on the "information" you are getting here by people that try to explain the physics behind the advice.

May I offer an alternative solution? If turning the heat on the humidifier down a tick or two results in insufficient humidification, then place a fan near the bed and aim it towards the sleeper's face.

[NachtWürger]

then place a fan near the bed and aim it towards the sleeper's face.

Next he will be posting about how to treat severe dry eyes caused by the physics of fan forced air moving across his face eight hours per day.

[2 B Sleeping Soundly]

Have we been insulted, or have we been helped
I feel so ignorant and confused right now
Fortunately 'Guest' came to save the day once again <sigh>

[2 B Sleeping Soundly]

Good one!

Next he will be posting about how to treat severe dry eyes caused by the physics of fan forced air moving across his face eight hours per day.

[Guest]

then place a fan near the bed and aim it towards the sleeper's face.

Next he will be posting about how to treat severe dry eyes caused by the physics of fan forced air moving across his face eight hours per day.

Not everyone will experience that. But there are clearly ways to handle it easily if it happens.

[WearyOne]

Treating dry eye issues of any kind is not always a simple process, believe me. And definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution.

I've really enjoyed (most) of this thread! My husband is always complaining about the air being too hot, but says he needs humidification (he uses a FF mask with a high pressure). I, on the other hand, use a heated hose because I think the air is too cold! My how we're all so different...

Pam