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The H2 Heated Humidifier warms and moistens the air delivered by positive airway pressure devices to enhance comfort and compliance for patients. Heated humidification can help to prevent nasal dryness, congestion, and discomfort that are sometimes associated with positive airway pressure therapy
The H2 Heated Humidifier heats the water in the chamber, which increases its capacity to produce water vapor. Increased water vapor means that more humidity is added to the air that is delivered through the patient circuit. Increased humidity output provides a more comfortable delivery of therapy to the patient, and is generally preferred during subjective evaluations.
Nasal congestion also leads to mouth breathing, which perpetuates the problem of dryness. If this is an issue for you, try a heated humidifier.
In our experience, it is common for CPAP users to report that their therapy is greatly enhanced by the use of a heated humidifier.
There are three types of heated humidifiers:
- Stand Alone Humidifiers
Stand Alone Humidifiers can be used with almost any machine as long as an integrated humidifier is not being used and the machine does NOT have a built in humidifier. The Fisher & Paykel HC150 Heated Humidifier With Hose, 2 Chambers and Stand is a stand alone heated humidifier that includes ambient tracking to keep the humidity consistent independent of room temperature.
- Integrated Humidifiers
Integrated Humidifiers connect directly to the machine the humidifier was made to be used with. This provides the convenience of being able to remove the humidifier from the machine for traveling or other purposes. Here are some of the integrated humidifiers we carry:
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
Transcend Heated Humidifier
XT Heated Humidifier
- Built In Humidifiers
Built In Humidifiers are permanently affixed to their machine and cannot be removed. The chamber can still be removed for cleaning, however the heating element is a part of the machine. The advantage of built in humidifiers is they generally take up less space than a machine with an integrated or stand alone humidifier. Here are some machines that have a built in humidifier:
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
ICON Auto CPAP Machine with Built-In Heated Humidifier and ThermoSmart Heated Hose
iCH Auto CPAP Machine with PVA and Built-In Heated Humidifier
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Air flows from the CPAP through a short hose to the humidifier chamber where the air "passes over" the water to pick up whatever moisture it can. The air then flows into the six foot hose to the mask.
Passover humidifiers may provide sufficient moisture with CPAPs set at lower-end pressures. However, if the moisture is not sufficient there is no way to increase the amount of moisture added. The water is room temperature. In cold climates, the water temperature will drop causing the CPAP air to become very cold, and causing the amount of moisture to be reduced.
An advantage of an integrated humidifier is that it works very closely with the CPAP machine to deliver humidification. Also, an integrated humidifier is a compact unit that uses fewer parts to provide moisture to the user.
A disadvantage of the integrated humidifier is the user will receive less moisture when it is used with a passover humidifier. The smaller surface area effects the amount of moisture produced. Also, a integrated humidifier will only function with the CPAP for which it was designed.
You can see if your machine has an integrated humidifier option by reviewing our Compare Charts.
An example of an integrated humidifier is the PR System One Heated Humidifier as seen below attached to a machine in the PR System One line.
Here are some of the integrated humidifiers we carry:
DreamStation Heated Humidifier
Transcend Heated Humidifier
IntelliPAP 2 Heated Humidifier with Pulse Dose Humidification
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
The advantage of a "built-in" humidifier is its compact shape, which operates on fewer parts. This integrated design helps to ensure optimum moisturized comfort and effectiveness when CPAP therapy and humidification are used together. Also, it allows an option for the humidification to be turned off while the CPAP is blowing.
A disadvantage is that a built in humidifier may produce less moisture if used as passover because the surface area is typically smaller. Also, since the humidifier is "built in" to the machine, detaching it is not an option. This can be an issue for frequent travelers. Lastly, if the machine or humidifier stops working, the entire unit must be sent in for repair or replacement, not just the component that failed.
An example of a machine with a built in humidifier is the ICON Auto CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier and SensAwake as seen below.
Here are some other machines we carry with built-in humidifiers:
AirSense™ 10 CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
iCH Auto CPAP Machine with PVA and Built-In Heated Humidifier
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The advantage of a stand alone humidifier is the fact that it may be used with any CPAP machine.
The main disadvantages are that the size is often larger than either a "built in" or integrated humidifier and that a short hose is needed to connect it to the CPAP machine.
An example of a stand alone humidifier is the Fisher & Paykel HC150 Heated Humidifier as seen below.
The image below from Fisher & Paykel explains how rainout is formed. Warm, moist air leaves the heated humidifier and travels through the CPAP tube. As air flows through the tube, the temperature of the room causes the tube to cool. As the tube cools, the air inside releases its moisture, and creates condensation in the hose.
Solutions to rainout include:
- Raise the temperature of your bedroom.
- Keep your CPAP machine at the same level as your bed.
- Insulate your tubing with a hose cover like Snugglehose.
- Reduce the temperature setting on your heated humidifier.
- Purchase a CPAP machine with a rainout reduction comfort feature.
- Some machine systems offer a compatible heated CPAP hose which maintains the temperature from the machine all the way to the mask, reducing the occurrence of rainout. The list of available heated hoses can be found here: Hoses With Heating Coils.
- If your machines uses a standard hose, consider the Hybernite Heated Rainout Control System.
To care for your humidifier simply empty and clean the water tank each morning. Only distilled water should be used in the humidifier to avoid mineral deposit build up. 
Here are some items that can help with caring for your humidifier:
CleanSmart CPAP Disinfectant Spray
Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution - 16 oz Concentrate
Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution - Home Care Kit
- One of the following words or phrases: "CPAP Humidifier", "Humidifier", "HH", "CPAP Supplies", "CPAP Mask", "CPAP", "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure", "APAP", "AutoPAP", "AutoSet", "Auto CPAP", "Auto Adjusting CPAP", "Self Adjusting CPAP", "BiPAP", "BiLevel", "VPAP", "BiPAP Auto", "BiPAP ST", "Synchrony ST", "VPAP ST"
- Your physician's contact information
- Your physician's signature
- The patient's full name
Here are some of our top selling humidifiers:
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
Transcend Heated Humidifier
XT Heated Humidifier
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Yes. Federal law requires we have a valid prescription on file before we ship your mask, machine, humidifier, or EPAP therapy, including Provent and Bongo RX. You will also need a prescription to purchase the Nightbalance POSA device.
We provide many easy ways to get your prescription:
- We can request your prescription for you! When you checkout, just let us know you would like us to request your prescription, or you can log into your account to have us request your prescription.
- Fax your prescription to our toll-free fax number: 866.353.2727, or our international fax number: 713.541.7377
- Email your prescription to cpap@cpap.com
- Upload your prescription in your account, under the Prescriptions Section
- Ask your doctor to fill out our prescription form. We have both a standard prescription form and an EPAP prescription form.
For more information on prescriptions, please see our Prescription Section of the Learning Center.
The water fill amount is a little low. I've nearly run out of water twice in 8.5 hrs of sleep with the heat level only on 3.
I've had my CPAP for 8 years. Unfortunately, my model was before humidifiers were standard. I contacted Respironics and asked what humidifier was compatible and they told me the H2. I received my humidifier 1 week ago and am totally pleased with it. No more waking up with dry nostrils, sinuses, and throat. The humidifier works wonders! Couldn't be easier to connect or use. I LOVE IT!
the heated humidifier seems much more comfortable and does not dry my out like old un-heated humidifier
The product arrived on time and well-packed. The instructions for first time set up were clear and easy to follow. I was relieved it came with a tray which holds my CPAP machine so they make a nice neat unit. Using the humidifier has eliminated my problem of dry sinus and nasal passages and congestion very well. I am sleeping well and through the night even with a slight increase in sound and the green light that indicates it is on. There is a decrease in the sound at the exhale vents, which is very good. I have had to add a few minutes to preparing for bed and in the morning, however, they are worth it for the good results. I had no moisture around the machines to harm floor or furniture. Thank you for such good service and a good product.
About 11 years ago, my husband got his CPAP machine, after one night of sleeping with it he discovered he needed a humidifier. At the time we could not afford a heated humidifier so we got a pass over one. Since then we placed the humidifier on a heating pad and we would add warm water the the humidifier every night. Just recently the humdifier sprung a leak and shorted out the heating pad, it was then that we decided it was time to upgrade. The biggest concern was of course, price. I looked on the internet and luckily found cpap.com. The price was great and the service was excellent. It only took one day to receive the humidifer and my husband loves it. I love it too, because he doesn't complain anymore about it not being warm enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
I am a RPGS-T working at sleep center and this is the same make and modle I use for my patients and I just love it. Keep up the good work!
thanx again for the fast shipment and the good quality of service you provide.I am totaly surprised how fast and easy was the whole deal.thanx again sincerely Ioan C
The humidifier works with my existing cpap machine and I am happy with its performance.
To be fair the H2 works OK, but I have an Aria LX cpap, by Respironics, and I believe the H2 was designed very poorly to work with my machine. My biggest gripe is the base on the H2 is to small for my machine to sit on, and you have to completely dismantle the whole thing to just clean the water chamber. It also should have been made so that my cpap sits above the water chamber, I think.
I've only had it for two nights, but so far so good. It delivers much more moisture than a passover humidifier. I can't wait to use it in the winter when the air is drying, but I think it'll do just fine. I wish both the humidifier and the BiPAP where tied in together, but I'm not going to spend the money on a new unit. This is a good solution for those who don't already have a humidifier with their xPAP or have a passover humidifier and want to upgrade. Time will tell.
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