What is the difference between a stand-alone humidifier and an integrated humidifier?
Stand-alone humidifiers are separate from the CPAP machine itself and attach via a short tube. The breathing tube is then attached to the outlet of the humidifier chamber. The advantage of a stand-alone unit is that it can be used with a number of different brands and models of CPAP machines. Integrated humidifiers are designed for a specific make and model of CPAP machine, and are physically attached. These units often derive their electrical power source from the machine itself, which means only one power cord is required. The advantage of these is compact size and portability.
