What is humidification in CPAP treatment?
Humidification adds moisture to the CPAP-air inside the CPAP machine, reducing irritation in the nasal passages caused by the increased airflow, as CPAP-air is considers irritant. In some cases the irritation dries out the nasal passages and may cause bleeding. It may also cause swelling, excess mucous, congestion or sneezing. The irritation also creates a very fertile ground for infections to develop. The irritation may be cumulative, building up over time. The only way to reduce the irritation is to add moisture.
