Take heart and be of good cheer. Soon (Nov 5th - election day - if the pollsters are right - we will be on the road to having a health system like yours and there will be more of us with the experiences similar to yours so in the future we will be able to advise your countrymen of possible solutions.
I have only had a CPAP for just over a week, but I am quickly learning what can and cannot be done here in the US. I believe you (anyone) can order a humidifier without a prescription, but you may need to look around for an online retailer that will ship over the pond. The cost and shipment time will be another issue.
Good Luck.
Help sought from a long way away...................
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| Mask: Hans Rudolph 7600 Series V2 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |