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Research proves the benefits of humidification
Up to 40%1 of nasal CPAP users experience nasal congestion and dryness of the nose and throat.
The warm, moist air that humidification provides has been proven2 to relieve symptoms of dryness and can make therapy more comfortable.
In fact, compliance gains may be realised sooner if patients are started with heated humidity at CPAP initiation.3
1 Richards GN, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med
1996;154(1):182-186
2 Massie CA, et al. Chest 1999;116(2):403-408
3 Rakotonanahary D, et al. Chest 2001;119(2):460-465 |