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Humidifiers

foxysdad
foxysdad
I just got a new cpap machine and it comes with a humidifier. Do humidifiers help? I've never used one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, in the winter when the air is dry I turn mine up a little.Otherwise I might have a dry mouth in the morning.
harry3333
harry3333
on CPAP since 1995 and never used one or felt the need for one

if you mouth breathe you need one

IMO humidifiers are oversold
Liz1961
Liz1961
Guess it depends on where you live, whether or not you use a dry heat source in the winter and as Harry said whether or not you breathe through your mouth.
I live in the southwest US in a very dry climate AND my heating is natural gas which further dries out the air. I use my humidifier year round raising it to a setting of 4 in the winter and 2 or 3 in the summer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i do not use mine all the time but when i have a cold i love dropping a little vicks in it with the water and i always wake up all clear and happy. also as the others have said its great for dry air.