As many sleep apnea patients can attest, using a CPAP humidifier makes CPAP therapy significantly more comfortable. When given the choice between breathing in cold, dry air or warm, moist air all night long, it’s no contest, really. Without adequate humidifier cleaning, however, a CPAP humidifier can do more harm than good.Here’s why CPAP humidifier cleaning is so important.  Pathogens...

If your CPAP machine has a heated humidifier, it’s important to have a plan in place for maintaining it to avoid dirty CPAP equipment that may cause health or performance issues. You should always defer to manufacturer recommendations, but below are 5 simple steps and general tips for cleaning a humidifier chamber to get you started: 1. Empty unused water,...