Humidification in CPAP Therapy

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• The Role Of Humidification in CPAP Therapy
• What is Humidity?
• How the Human Body Humidifies Air
• CPAP Therapy Potential Problems
• Mouth leak and the Vicious Cycle
• Increase in Nasal Resistance
• Compliance With CPAP Therapy
• Frequently Asked Questions
• References