Tube holder and humidification

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Lesgreen
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Tube holder and humidification

Post by Lesgreen » Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:17 pm

My tube holder is about 3 ft above my head. My question is whether holding the tube that high interferes with my humidifier getting moist air to my mouth. I have a Dreamstation 2 and am not getting adequate humidity. I have humidfier tank and heated hose. I have both set to maximum humidity. Apparently Dreamstation 2 defaults to adaptive mode. I would hate to have the tube sit on my body, but if it improves the humidity issue it would be worth it.

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Re: Tube holder and humidification

Post by Pugsy » Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:01 pm

Where the hose/tube is located (hung up or draped across your body) does NOT make any difference in the amount of moisture the air is holding or giving.

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Re: Tube holder and humidification

Post by ChicagoGranny » Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:27 pm

Lesgreen wrote:
Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:17 pm
interferes with my humidifier getting moist air to my mouth
Which mask model are you using?

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Re: Tube holder and humidification

Post by Lesgreen » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:29 am

Either P10 nasal pillow or N20 nasal mask

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Re: Tube holder and humidification

Post by ChicagoGranny » Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:55 am

Lesgreen wrote:
Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:17 pm
interferes with my humidifier getting moist air to my mouth
Lesgreen wrote:
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:29 am
Either P10 nasal pillow or N20 nasal mask
This is symptomatic of leaking air through your mouth. It will cause dry mouth. No CPAP humidifier can overcome this.