CPAP Humidifier Masterclass - Part 1.

This is part 1 of a 2-part masterclass series where i teach you how to optimize your CPAP humidification settings for maximum humidification to reduce therapy dryness without condensation and rainout.
In part 2 - cpap.review/humidification-pa... . I teach you how to turbocharge your ResMed humidifier from a current max temp of 86F right up to reach 95F for warmer air with more vapour and less rainout. Now you can reach levels 6, 7, and 8 with no condensation & rainout. This is a game-changer for those of you living in cooler climates struggling with condensation, dryness and congestion. The video is only available for sleephq pro members and you can sign up for a free here - sleephq.com/users/sign_up
Download The SleepHQ iOS app - cpap.review/sleephq-ios . Our SleepHQ web app can be accessed on any device so long as you have an internet connection and a browser (ie google chrome, firefox, safari etc)
You can download the app for free, and our free plan will let you connect up one device (ie CPAP machine, O2 ring, etc) and review your most recent 30 days of rolling data and charts. There is also a pro plan available which gives you unlimited data access and lets you connect unlimited devices and much more.
If you currently use ResMed's MyAir app to monitor your CPAP therapy, you are MISSING OUT! Your Sleep Apnea only contributes 5% to that daily score, with no detailed information. Our SleepHQ iOS app provides FULL ACCESS to all your cpap results! Every breath, every minute of every night.
Up until now, users were required to upload their cpap SD card data via our web app (sleephq.com), but we just released a world-first feature that enables users to upload their SD card data directly via our new SleepHQ iOS app.
You will need an SD card and also an OTG (On-The-Go) card reader to connect your SD card to your iPhone or iPad, but the process is super easy!
I have the OEM Apple Card readers; however, you can buy cheaper ones on Amazon that should work just as well. Can pick them up for less than $10. Just read the reviews and make sure the connection is suitable for your device ie Lightning port or USB-C port, is correct
1. Lightning - cpap.review/lightning-otg
2. USB-C - cpap.review/usbc-otg
O2 Ring Wholesale Enquiries - www.sleephq.com/wholesale/
We also have a clinic version of SleepHQ called SleepHQ consult, which is free to use for industry professionals to monitor their patients, so please get in touch if you would like to book a video call to discuss.
SleepHQ Memberships - home.sleephq.com
Magic Uploader Link - www.sleephq.com/magic-uploader/
SleepHQ O2 Ring - www.sleephq.com/o2-ring/
We are also on the lookout for an Android dev so if you're a gun, fill in the form and we will be in touch - cpap.review/android-dev
try.sleephq.com/ is my online cpap support community and CPAP reporting platform. Master your therapy and improve your sleep with our powerful cloud-based platform.
Create a FREE account and download your detailed therapy report today!
Features Include -
1. High-resolution 'breath-by-breath' analysis - View every apnea and every breath in full detail.
2. Sleep Journal - Track how changes to device settings influence your sleep & therapy results.
3. Custom PDF reports - Detailed therapy reports complete with journal entries.
4. Therapy Trends - Monitor changes to your apnea control over time.
5. Support - Access to the SleepHQ Community Forum
6. Education - From CPAP novice to therapy PRO. Master your device and settings with the SleepHQ Academy course
7. Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate & Movement Data - Connect a SleepHQ O2 Ring to your account to view additional data sources and take your therapy to the next level.
8. Access to exclusive, member-only discounts on the latest and greatest CPAP gear
9. Apple Health Sleep Stage Integration With Body Measurements Coming Very Soon!
And much more!
SleepHQ Pro Community - community.sleephq.com
Join My Facebook Community - cpap.review/facebook
My Monthly Newsletter - cpap.review/newsletter
Thanks for the support
Cheers
Nicko

[@CPAPReviews]

In part 2, I teach you how to turbocharge your ResMed humidifier from a current max temp of 86F right up to 95F for warmer air with more vapour and less rainout. Now you can reach level 6, 7, 8 with no rainout. This is a game-changer for those of you living in cooler climates struggling with condensation, dryness and congestion. The video is only available for sleephq pro members - cpap.review/humidification-part-2 Download The SleepHQ iOS app - cpap.review/sleephq-ios . Our SleepHQ web app can be accessed on any device so long as you have an internet connection and a browser (ie google chrome, firefox, safari etc) You can download the app for free, and our free plan will let you connect up one device (ie CPAP machine, O2 ring, etc) and review your most recent 30 days of rolling data and charts. There is also a pro plan available which gives you unlimited data access and lets you connect unlimited devices and much more. If you currently use ResMed's MyAir app to monitor your CPAP therapy, you are MISSING OUT! Your Sleep Apnea only contributes 5% to that daily score, with no detailed information. Our SleepHQ iOS app provides FULL ACCESS to all your cpap results! Every breath, every minute of every night. Up until now, users were required to upload their cpap SD card data via our web app (sleephq.com), but we just released a world-first feature that enables users to upload their SD card data directly via our new SleepHQ iOS app. You will need an SD card and also an OTG (On-The-Go) card reader to connect your SD card to your iPhone or iPad, but the process is super easy! I have the OEM Apple Card readers; however, you can buy cheaper ones on Amazon that should work just as well. Can pick them up for less than $10. Just read the reviews and make sure the connection is suitable for your device ie Lightning port or USB-C port, is correct 1. Lightning - cpap.review/lightning-otg 2. USB-C - cpap.review/usbc-otg O2 Ring Wholesale Enquiries - www.sleephq.com/wholesale/ We also have a clinic version of SleepHQ called SleepHQ consult, which is free to use for industry professionals to monitor their patients, so please get in touch if you would like to book a video call to discuss. SleepHQ Memberships - home.sleephq.com Magic Uploader Link - www.sleephq.com/magic-uploader/ SleepHQ O2 Ring - www.sleephq.com/o2-ring/ We are also on the lookout for an Android dev so if you're a gun, fill in the form and we will be in touch - cpap.review/android-dev try.sleephq.com/ is my online cpap support community and CPAP reporting platform. Master your therapy and improve your sleep with our powerful cloud-based platform. Create a FREE account and download your detailed therapy report today! Features Include - 1. High-resolution 'breath-by-breath' analysis - View every apnea and every breath in full detail. 2. Sleep Journal - Track how changes to device settings influence your sleep & therapy results. 3. Custom PDF reports - Detailed therapy reports complete with journal entries. 4. Therapy Trends - Monitor changes to your apnea control over time. 5. Support - Access to the SleepHQ Community Forum 6. Education - From CPAP novice to therapy PRO. Master your device and settings with the SleepHQ Academy course 7. Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate & Movement Data - Connect a SleepHQ O2 Ring to your account to view additional data sources and take your therapy to the next level. 8. Access to exclusive, member-only discounts on the latest and greatest CPAP gear 9. Apple Health Sleep Stage Integration With Body Measurements Coming Very Soon! And much more! SleepHQ Pro Community - community.sleephq.com Join My Facebook Community - cpap.review/facebook My Monthly Newsletter - cpap.review/newsletter Thanks for the support Cheers Nicko

[@sigbauer9782]

Posting this here as well... Hey Nicko, You had a video about portable CPAPs and batteries and stuff. You mentioned something about the ResMed AirSense10 and running it on a power bank...but none of the links would open for me. Can you do a more detailed video about running this machine on a battery? I am thinking about getting one of those much larger-capacity camping-style batteries and would like to run the humidifier with it, mainly to avoid needing to but new hoses, masks, humidity filters, and adapters. Thanks Bro!

[@CPAPReviews]

Sure thing buddy, i'll put something together xox

[@jabaltazar88]

​@@CPAPReviewsHey Nicko, Just purchased the bmc luna iq g2s with full face mask. I'm diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. To start with what's the recommended pressure range settings of this cpap? Thanks in advance.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey bud, the recommend pressure range varies for every patient. Not a bad idea to start in auto mode with the pressure min and max set to 4-20cm and then once you have a weeks worth of data you can start to reduce that range and bring your pressure min up closer to the median pressure statistic. I've done a few vids using BMC machines on how to optimize your therapy settings

[@mikeoreilly4020]

I'm in the U.S. I've learned more valuable information from you than any of the channels that I've found at home. I learned about the dangers of the machines I was using, both Phillips and DeVilbis, from you. I now have Resmed 10 and your videos on it have been invaluable. Thank you for all the work you do.

[@CPAPReviews]

thank you Mike, you're welcome buddy

[@user-ko7qm2xn4q]

I agree. Most informative channel I've seen

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you so much!

[@robbubba8020]

Mate if it wasnt for your insight we would be swimming in a sea of confusion i apply all of your quality information to my Cpap therapy and i thank you for it keep it coming!

[@techshabby0001]

..confusion and rainout.

[@robbubba8020]

@@techshabby0001 absolutely lol

[@CPAPReviews]

thanks legend. Hopefully a few of the tips make life a little easier. Cheers

[@spreadgeorgia]

Seems like I'm the one with the problem. I've been watching resmed11 videos, and I have a Sol mask. Too much air. Difficult to exhale. I'm watching this video, but I'm still falling over with training wheels on. No where up to these points. I'm just watching for later.

[@PhnXFire2k23]

Just gotta throw this in here - not all "clinicians" are built the same in every country. As an example, in Canada, Respiratory Therapists are highly trained in absolute and relative humidity concepts. This is because these concepts apply in critical care, where we primarily work. When you get rainout in ventilator tubes, you risk aspiration pneumonia / Pseudomonas proliferation, both of which can be life-threatening for patients. For my more savvy patients, I ALWAYS review Manual control and the relationship between temperature and absolute humidity levels. Tl;dr: let's not shit on all the clinicians who do this for a living for views and likes. Although you are right, most are just "salespeople" and have no sweet clue, there are still some good ones out there.

[@bloodgain]

Do RTs in Canada work in sleep medicine? Because I'd bet RTs in the US are trained in this, too (I could ask one of my RT friends to confirm), but IME, _sleep_ clinicians don't understand the tech nearly as well as the medicine/biology side of it. I could see the benefit of having an RT consult the patient when they receive a CPAP, so if Canada does that, I'm impressed.

[@PhnXFire2k23]

​@@bloodgainWe do. We work in the community and deal with CPAP, BiPAP, home ventilation, and oxygen therapy.

[@CPAPReviews]

I was more having a jab at ResMed for not providing the information/education, but I'm glad to hear there are a few diamonds in the rough. Keep up the education and support. Cheers

[@loanowina-sapinski5730]

Finally someone explains this. Thank you!! for this excellent video. Over here in US the DME companies don’t tell you anything, they just collect the money.

[@FastestSN95]

PS You do not make things complicated. You provide superb explanations.

[@CPAPReviews]

That's very kind of you

[@beachbumEd]

Having been on CPAP for some 20 years, It took me a loooong time to find the optimal settings. I now make slight adjustments depending on the situations. Summer = dry atmosphere = increase humidity level and drop tube temp a degree or so. Winter is the opposite. One thing you kind of mist (pun intended) is keeping the tank water level (always using distilled / demineralised water) at max before bed. Otherwise you end up with an empty tank and potentially damage to the tank internal surfaces. If I don’t have access to demin water - such as in indo or such, I generally also add a squeeze of lime juice to neutralise the calcium buildup.

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers buddy, i could talk for well over an hour on humidification so need to draw the line somewhere otherwise people will fall asleep

[@Erik_42]

@@CPAPReviews In my country, distilled water is not available and bottles demi water is poison for car batteries. I filter and boil the water.

[@CPAPReviews]

@Erik_42 that's good enough in my book mate!

[@rlentless]

This is the best video I’ve seen on this after 6 years on CPAP!

[@grh7399]

THAT WAS AN AWESOME CLASS MATE, thank you.

[@JoshuaTheBard]

I do not have nor do I have a need for a CPAP machine. I just enjoy your voice and vibes

[@grandmajane2593]

He's a hottie! Even a grandma noticed it!

[@CPAPReviews]

love you grandma!

[@grandmajane2593]

@@CPAPReviews - we grandma's need all the love we can get! P s s t - dont tell anyone but i'm going to be 90 this year!

[@snakesonn3590]

This video was amazingly useful.

[@bassboy8910]

Thank you for solving the mystery!

[@CPAPReviews]

My pleasure!

[@DonovanCYoung]

Great info, thanks!

[@Kimkyza]

Thank you so much I understand it a lot better now, I've been having a really hard time with mouth dryness even when taping mouth... can't wait to try these out

[@dennisbinder4993]

Absolute legend Thank you so much for your videos

[@craigwesson1788]

This stuff is just golden Nick ! So with my non heated tube I was at level 5 humidity on the resmed 11 with a room temp about 68 f. Now with my heated tube to get the same humidification I can drop down to level 2 humidity with a tube temperature of 70 f. Well at least to start. You really have changed my life with all your cpap information. I will buy your cpap machine once it comes out ! Thanks Mate 😊🇨🇦

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you Craig, great to hear from you mate

[@uncletones]

Thanks Nick. Will be trying manual mode tonight!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey bro, nice one, can't hurt to try new settings. I'm not advocating one over the other but you will certainly reach higher levels of vapour in manual mode. Cheers

[@melindanewton6303]

I am a new cpap user, and I found you and been watching your videos . I learned so much by watching your videos. Thanks for all the helpful videos.

[@daylasimeone336]

This was awesome and very helpful. Thanks Nick!

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Cheers

[@OurDee]

Brilliant! Thank you for the education.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you

[@keny2590]

So glad I watched this was told to set it in manual mode and then turn it to automatic, that the manual settings were a base for the automatic as usual somebody doesn't know how it works really appreciate the proper information

[@jimbrenner9578]

Thank you for the video. Well done and understandable. Cheers Mate!!

[@kamaor1]

Thank you for this I just started a week ago with the Airsense 11 and I keep my room cool and with the heated tube it was more then rain out it was a flood this will help me balance it out quicker thanks mate

[@andrewbarnes605]

Another well-done, informative video! Thanks matey!!

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaeljohn7398]

Brilliant Masterclass Uncle Nicko. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks Michael, appreciate the support. Cheers

[@EddieFye3414]

Thanks for your awesome work!

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome Steve, thanks for your awesome comment

[@scottmcdonaldAAL211]

Love the Larry King microphone! NICE setup and GREAT quality audio.

[@CPAPReviews]

Good to hear! (excuse the pun )

[@Blanchy10]

Thank you.

[@tomlavey2717]

Awesome job!! Thanks man!!

[@CPAPReviews]

Anytime brother. All the best and thanks for your comment

[@jamesaustin7324]

Tonight will be night #20 on CPAP for me. Thank you for your excellent information sharing style. I am learning more everyday from you. You’ve given me helpful confidence at points when I was frustrated. 🇨🇦West Coast

[@beerich2117]

Thank you for REALLY helpful info that noone selling us this product bothers to tell us. It is very helpful to know how this machine actually works the best it can.😊

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JS-xs5hq]

Thanks Uncle Nicko, this is very important and useful info that the DME supplier did not mention in the product briefing. You're the best. 👍👍

[@CPAPReviews]

you're welcome mate

[@morisl25]

Nicko thanks for another excellent video you have been a great help on my CPAP journey.

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome

[@edwardsteiner8086]

Excellent Video! Very Informative.

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for your channel membership and support. Love the 6 month badge! Cheers

[@OurDee]

Thankyou so much for making the chart read in Freedom degrees.

[@CPAPReviews]

haha, classic!

[@dgilroy26]

Thanks so much. With the dry winter air this will help a lot. I never knew any of this info.

[@CPAPReviews]

You bet!

[@donalddodson7365]

Thank you, Mate! Always find your information helpful and useful. Good sleep is worth working for! Hope your summer is going swimmingly... 🤗

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Don, that's a very generous donation mate and although not expected it's certainly appreciated. I'll take my young mates out for an ice cream which they will very much enjoy. Cheers buddy. Nicko

[@Blackstump60]

My goodness. What a lot of information you have. I’m still renting a machine, I’ve used one for 4 nights and can’t believe the sleep I’m getting. It’s set by my chemist in western Queensland who by the way only sell ResMed products but that doesn’t worry me. I’ve been in business in small towns and I know that they can’t afford to stock every brand and product from all suppliers. Have no,idea what my settings are on but I do know that humidity is set at 4, halfway. So far so good. Thanks.

[@bethjoy7675]

Best simple humidifier explanation.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you Beth, it's not an easy subject so gald you found it simple. Cheers

[@renelewis4558]

Good day mate. I just change my machine to an Airsence 10. I have been doing my research to combat dry mouth and found your channel VERY informative. You are very deserving of my sub. Can't wait to go through more of your vids. Keep up the good work.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Rene, welcome to the channel! Plenty of vids to keep you educated and hopefully entertained. All the best and thanks for the sub!

[@brianhowell4787]

Thanks for this newest game changer! This is the information I was missing! I knew the concept of the relationship with humidity and temperature, but seeing the chart makes sense. I changed my settings last night and slept better than I have in a while. No rainout and no congestion! Thank you for caring for making peoples lives better!

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful! All the best Brian. Cheers

[@2DriveSafeNZ]

Great info. Off to change my settings . Thanks

[@CPAPReviews]

Have fun

[@marvinwhisman3333]

One of the best explanations of helping to control humidity in CPAP. Thanks for the well done video.

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the comment. Cheers

[@sandie1166]

Thanks!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey! wow, certainly wasn't expecting any channel donations but very much appreciated! I'll take my kids out for an ice cream . Have a great day!

[@LikeaGlove90]

Masterclass = class given by the master! love your work nicko. Also - your editor deserve a raise; love the little snips of meme and simpsons! - Jarrod

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers legend, i'll give myself a little raise . Appreciate the comment

[@deep6301]

I LOVE your hair cut❤

[@CPAPReviews]

That's nice of you to say. Cheers

[@jesusislovejk]

Thank you for your videos. They are so helpful. ❤❤❤

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you!

[@patriciabraford4303]

Thanks Uncle Nicko. I will rewatch this to learn everything. I’m so glad you provide us with this information.

[@CPAPReviews]

You're welcome Patricia, thanks for your support and channel membership. Cheers. Nicko

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome Patricia, glad you enjoyed it

[@thelowes]

FANTASTIC video - humidity is an important part of cpap therapy for me and you have made this easy for the average Joe,. Thanks Mate!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks buddy. Great to hear and couldn't agree more

[@SplittingVoices]

That is really useful information. I had no idea about the big difference between auto and manual settings. You're so helpful. Thank you so much.! :)

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome mate

[@bobmartucci7464]

This video is sooo informative! You're right, the clinicians don't understand how the device works but you do perfectly! Now I understand why I was having problems. Loved the graphs. Thank you so much!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks Bob, appreciate the great comment. Best of luck with your therapy and settings

[@markkitaoka8783]

Thank you so much. I've used my Resmed since 2016 and occasionally have a dry mouth. Tried this last night and it's great. Much appreciated.

[@CPAPReviews]

Great to hear! Cheers for the support. Nick

[@daveswenson1]

Thanks for the video Nick. I run my AS10 Manual, Max heat on the tube and level 6. My sinuses are happy and no rain out.

[@CPAPReviews]

Well played sir! Great to hear

[@lesliemilthorpe]

Wow. I learned so much from this video. Thank you

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers

[@shimmtone]

Just found your video's, and they are very helpful! I do have an issue with my Airsense 10 and the Humidity. But I am not sure where the problem is actually stemming from. For the past several months, I've been having issues sleeping as the air is now too dry. I have the humidity setting set to MAX humidity (just watched your video on this and will plan to buy the heated hose), I fill the water chamber each night, and almost all of the water is gone each morning. Also, the CPAP shows that I have bad 'seal' each morning. I've replaced everything, except the machine, I even changed to the new AirFit F40 (from the AirFit F20 - assumed the foam may have been the cause of the dry air). I don't think the issue is with my mask, sure it will shift and leak air but I adjust it and it seems fine. I think the 'leak' may be internal to the machine. Any suggestions on what to look for or try? Very hard to get any rest with a dry nose\mouth each night, just looking for suggestions. I've had this machine for several years, but even with co-pay to replace the machine is close to $2k...really hoping it is something simple.

[@babyboomer9560]

Newby here. Been using CPAP for 20years. Only in last five years or so have they had the heated tubing. Much better. One thing I have noticed. More humid the more likely, at least for me, do I feel claustrophobic!

[@garyleahy4537]

Nick, I've learned more from your channel than I've ever been taught by doctors, clinicians and the like. Been using the ResMed Airsense 11 for about two months with great success. Just switched to the heated tubing and boy, what a difference. Experienced dry mouth, rainout too much humidity, too little humidity and you name it. Three nights with the heated tubing and all is well. First night on "auto" and the last two on "manual". Got it set perfectly. Thanks for all you do and keep it going.

[@CPAPReviews]

Great to hear mate! Appreciate the comment

[@jeffreyjourdonais298]

Longtime Cpap user, just got rid of my DreamStation, got a new AirSense 10 auto set. Tried the heated tube it came with, ahi shot up, slept poorly , took heated hose off put on my standard hose with my Quattro mirage, and voila! Slept great! Put humidity on 1. We live in a desert, and I like cool air to breathe.

[@krisholt8390]

Bloody brilliant mate!!! It always seemed like a bit of smoke and mirrors to tune humidity until now. Thank you.

[@CPAPReviews]

appreciate that

[@petehervin6284]

Best thing I did was get a heated tube (per Uncle). Nick's channel is the best place to find out how to get the best sleep with the equipment you have. SleepHQ has graphs that will give a visual look at what is happening as you sleep. Thanks.....

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you Peter. Love the comment. Cheers

[@laroysterjr]

Thanks! 🙂

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers

[@fractalentanglement8485]

i really needed this info as i have worse air swallowing when it's dry - or at least i notice it more when my throat is dry and it prevents me from falling asleep. so i cranked up the humidity last night and got rain out. of course i didn't know that i had the device too high relative to my bed, so now i know that. i also didn't realize that for me, the heated tube is essential given this situation. again thank you so much and these graphs are amazing and your explanations are fabulous. you have some real mojo for this stuff and i hugely thank and appreciate you.

[@CPAPReviews]

Really appreciate the kind words. Thank you and good luck with your therapy

[@brickools7348]

Thanks for this information. I have the Airsense 10, so will try new settings tonight. I have been running Humidity on 2 with a temp of 22. which is what my specialist set for me. been waking up with a slightly dry throat. I've only had a CPAP machine for 2 months so any info is great. So new to your channel, so thank you.

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome! so at level 2 you'll get 19mg/l of vapour and the min air temp is 22 degrees C. If you go up to 3 you'll receive 22mg/l vapour (extra 15%) and temp will likely need to be 24 degrees or above

[@jeffbaker1]

Thank you for this! I went immediately and changed from Auto to Manual.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey Jeff, hope all is well brother. I'm not trying to make everyone change from Auto to Manual but just highlighting the differences between the two modes. Speak soon! Nicko

[@jeffbaker1]

@@CPAPReviews Oh I get it. Everything made so much sense the way you laid it out and I have been having a better time with my therapy at night with the correct settings.

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad to hear it brother

[@CPAPfriend]

This is a great video! The reaction speaks volumes to the state of neglect PAP users are dealing with. However, cometh the hour, cometh the man. Nice work!

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers brother, keep up the great work on your channel . Nicko

[@CPAPfriend]

@@CPAPReviews

[@hanspeterlueckl]

Thanks a lot for your advice. I set humidity to level 6 but also increased the tube temperature to 31°C. So, it is convenient and I have only condensed water in my mask, but not in the tube anymore.

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome legend. You're on the right track brother

[@pault477]

really good info.

[@erdogane.8045]

That was possibly the plainest way to explain it... you certainly do not complicate things. It's just the opposite. Thanks Nico 👍🏻

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support. Cheers, Nicko

[@bassdojo3925]

Don't know why this video popped up but you are brilliant. You explained it easily to understand. I'm setting mine to 5 tonight vs keeping it on max and being frustrated with dry nose/mouth!

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome! Best of luck mate

[@fattuesday33]

AWESOME advice! I learned something here. I'll boost the manual setting to 6 tonight and see how that works for me. Its winter here. I'm in a 60 degree room, so we'll see if the Autoset 10 can keep it from rainin' on me!

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day, glad you enjoyed it. Level 6 will add 30mg/l of humidity. You'll likely experience rain unless your tube temp is at max (86F). 100% absolute humidity

[@jeffbarry6899]

I am a new CPAP user for over a month. I have been waking up after 4 hours each night with one side of my nose dried out, and I'm hoping tweaking the humidifier will do the trick. Bumped that tube temp up to 86 and to level six.

[@dstowe-bf5ik]

Thank You.

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome!

[@Flyfish325]

I was wondering why I was drying my nose out, I had low temperature setting with heated tube and high humidity setting, I’ll try increase the temperature, thank you!

[@wileyc5824]

HI Nick....I have appreciated many of your videos over the years, and find your information invaluable to my understanding of how my airsense 10 works and getting the most out of it...for that many thanks. I'm not happy however with the fact that you would post half of a two part series that seems like a critical issue behind a paywall, thus leaving people hanging with parts of the information necessary to get the best out of their treatment. I understand the need to fund projects like yours and agree with soliciting funds by various means to do that, but I am not in favor of only giving half of the information necessary to make informed decision. Doing that put peoples health and equipment at risk when you leave those that can't afford, or don't want to pay for a subscription to discover further on the issue of humidification (for example) through experimentation. So I take it then that any further educational content is going to be behind a paywall (which is totally understandable) and want to say thanks for the contribution you've made to my (and others I am sure) understanding of cpap and the of same, and wish u and the business all the best.

[@AsadAli-st2ls]

Cant believe i have been on cpap therapy for 7 years and only finding this out now. I have been struggling with nasal congestion eversince i started cpap therapy and just didnt know the wrong settings on cpap was causing it. I wish my clinician 7 years ago explained even a tiny bit of this to me. All he said was use humidifier if you feel dryness in mouth in the morning..i didn't even know what that meant and assumed it means i'd be waking up thirsty or with a dry mouth, which i didnt so never really bothered with the humidifier. Thank you so much for explaining it all in depth. Will start using the humidifier and will get a heated tubing and hopefully will get rid of these clogged nostrils.

[@grayautumnday]

I had that problem even though I'm on a full face mask. I have figured out that starting to use flonase (OTC steroid nasal spray - I checked with my dr first, it can cause problems for people with some conditions or mixed with some meds), and I wear adhesive nasal opening strips for peope who snore at night. That allows the mask to seal better on my nose with a deviated septum. It's not always because of mouth breathing. Sometimes it's just the mask not sealing right.

[@caravelleberecc2014]

Aha! Thanks Uncle N. I will tweak my humidification settings to see if that helps with my semi dry mouth every night. Despite taping and a very humid summer, I’ve bee struggling with this.

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers legend. Best of luck

[@Ioane-vn6ti]

Thanks legend

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey! Thank you . Really appreciate the channel membership

[@denkn]

Great information. I have a Dreamstation 2 that Philips sent me. I don't have the heated tube adjustment, that I can find. I do wake with a very dry mouth on occasion. I have been approved for an Airsense 11 that I am getting Monday, next week, and I am excited that I will have control of both the tube head and closer control of the humidity.

[@CPAPReviews]

That's great news mate but just in case other Philips DS2 users read this there is a heated tube available for it. Cheers

[@denkn]

I wasn't clear. I have the heated tube with the DS2, I just can't adjust the temperature. That I can find anyway...

[@davelelonek5598]

Very helpful!!

[@CPAPReviews]

many thanks Dave. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@davelelonek5598]

@@CPAPReviews I ordered the heated tube yesterday based on this video. I’m in my 3 rd week of CPAP and only getting about 4 hours a night due to nasal congestion. Last night I got 5.5 with the humidity maxed out but rain out.

[@Resist4]

This is exactly what I have been experiencing with my machine. It's winter here, but I don't live in snow country however lately it has been in the 30's-40's at night and I don't want to turn on the heat in my house yet. So my CPAP machine has been building up condensation in the tube, so I guess I need to turn down the humidity level. I even have a tube holder, so it's above my head and my machine is lower than my head yet still getting some condensation but not as much as I used to before having the tube hold. I don't have a heated tube, I should try and see if my insurance will cover this. But I do have a tube cover, that I probably should put on for the winter. Lately I've been waking up to a dry mouth. I use Nasal Pillows and haven't mouth breathed since using them, so I'm not sure why my mouth has been dry lately as it never used to.

[@AdrianAmoroso]

This is brilliant! For years I thought there was something wrong with me when my mouth was super dry and the Resmed clinicians, dentists and doctors had no idea. I was taking Xylimelts for years. I got partway there through trial and error recently, but Im heading down to my CPAP now with your graph in hand! ❤❣

[@user-ko7qm2xn4q]

Me freaking too! I gave up and left mine at 4 because 5 gave me rainout (have to have room chilly when I sleep). I never knew that there's was such minimal different until level 5 and up! I just said screw it and left it at 4 also because I was confused on how to set humidity and how to set room temp. My jaw hit the floor when he showed that graph about the difference after level 5

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Just remember you'll need to increase the air temp a little if you jump from 4 to 5cm

[@nailbomb3]

@@CPAPReviews so I'm a tad confused. Since the tube temp can't go above 86, how would you get to Level 8 on the humidty settings without rainout? thanks. Or is 86 enought to prevent rainout at 6-8 on humidity?

[@MA-wn5ci]

Best way to use it is to turn it off. Ha! I stopped using humidity nightly months ago. It was a bit of an adjustment, especially in the winter months. But worth it. Mind you, I still will use humidity when I’m sick or have a sore throat. I put it on auto for a few nights or until I’m feeling better.

[@CPAPReviews]

Well done legend

[@hansengblom6564]

My wife made a cloth cover for my non-heated tube. It's a pain to pull over the tub but it prevents the rain out.

[@CPAPReviews]

Nice one mate, you can buy tube covers for around $10 and a lot of them have zips which make them easy to get on and off. Well done to your wife though

[@anthonygray3708]

Good stuff, very informative. Appreciate it. I’m struggling with keeping my mask on at night, I end up taking it off during the night but don’t even realize it. In some cases I do wake up because my nose itches. I have the Resmed 11 with heated tube. Not sure if it’s too much moisture and it causes my nose to itch or what it is. Wish I could figure that out

[@grandmajane2593]

But turning the levels up means running out of water quicker, doesn't it? The darn thing doesn't hold enough water for a whole night. I appreciate all your information. I don't have anyone at all to advise me about this. The doctor doesn't know and the vendor only takes on the responsibility of delivering the machine.

[@scorpio0685]

Thank you for your video on the humidifier. I have watched and tried to learn lots re the humidifier over a few years now and have tried every trick in the book yet i still have rainout issues. Even the Resmed professionals cant help anymore - they dont know what else to suggest. I will retry the settings you talk of and see how i go because i have been avoiding using my CPAP machine due to the rainout but its dangerous for me not to use it full stop.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, i'm glad you enjoyed part one but i HIGHLY recommend you check out part 2 in the sleephq pro community if you want to stop rainout. I can guarantee it will work for you. You can sign up for a free account with no credit card details to get access. Here's the link - cpap.review/humidification-part-2 . You might need to sign up first perhaps sleephq.com/users/sign_up

[@scorpio0685]

@CPAPReviews thank you so much for replying... I will sign up to SleepHQ and watch part 2. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@scorpio0685]

@CPAPReviews hi Nick, I found I was already a member of yours but not pro in community. Unfortunately I am not in a financial position to join the pro community despite its advantages, so I won't be able to watch the video you recommended. Thank you for your time. Vickie

[@douglasb1789]

Nicko, excellent video. Based my experience there is one other factor to consider, and that is leak rate. Based on my experience, these humidity's are only reached based on a some (normal) level of leak. If your leak rate is high, this results in a large flow of air through the cpap, and two things can happen. One is the humidity can be very low, almost none if the flow is high enough. This is caused because the heating plate can only get so hot, and this only evaporates a limited amount of water so if there is very high flow, it will get relatively very low additional moisture. Secondly, if this situation continues long enough, you will run out of water in your reservoir. So if people have higher leak rates, they need to address this to control the humidity. When I develop higher leak rates for whatever reason, I wake up with desert mouth. I guess the only solution to this is fix leaks, but having 100% low leak may be difficult.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for your support buddy and also for sharing your excellent tips. Appreciate it. Cheers

[@MakisM1]

Interesting video Nicko, a bit contrary to my experience. I get the most water consumption on Auto, which means it delivers more humidity than manual 0-4 (haven't tried anything over 4 on manual). My problem is not rainout, it is running out of water in the reservoir (AirSense 10). Yesterday I started with an overly full reservoir and 7 1/2 hours later I woke up with 1 mm of water left in it. I have the tube temp at 84F (10 degrees F over the room temperature). At manual 2, I normally run 1/2 tank per night. Manual 4, just over 2/3 tank.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey mate, tube air temp of 84f with climate control on Auto will deliver 24mg/L humidity, which is the same as level 4 in manual mode, but I imagine it's not an exact science when the numbers come from ResMed. ResMed chambers running dry is a very common complaint, unfortunately. My mate Seb made a product that auto-refills the chamber if it runs dry. It's called the CSpring2 . Check it out

[@snomanfpv306]

Great video! I learned something too! Anybody else notice Mr Bean in the lower right corner of the frame......😅

[@CPAPReviews]

hehe

[@tjmb]

Thank you for this video, Nick! Well, I’m pleased that the sleep clinic I’m working with provided me with a heated tube from the start, and my clinician consulted with me about climate control adjustments. I’ve found that I’m most comfortable with warmer air in the tube and I have it set to 84 degrees currently as it’s winter here. However, I’m getting water droplets building up in my nasal pillows. I have humidity set on auto, and I’m not sure what I should set it to if I switch to manual. Any suggestions?

[@jasonbrown9675]

Great info here whens set I turn my humidity up over 5 no matter how full I have the water chamber it runs out of water before I wake up.

[@CPAPReviews]

Unfortunately that's a common complaint about the ResMed water chambers. They often run dry

[@dkvb4033]

Your site is awesome. I learned more in 1 hour watching a few of your tutorials than my doctor or therapy technician have in 3 years. my Resmed Airsense 10 machine is about 3 years old (2021) and worked great until about 4 months ago when I started waking up with very dry mouth. I turn humidity level to max setting and it helps but tube fills with water. So I assume my heated hose is not working. I have replaced the hose but still don't see any options to increase hose temp. When I hook up my ClimiteAir heated hose on my Resmed Airsense 10, the options screen does not show "climiateair" or "tube temperature" options in the menu. The only option is humidity level. The menu is unchanged from what is shown when no tube is connected. I have tried 3 different hoses. Is my machine defective? What advise would you have.

[@jbsimmons54]

I leave my ResMed CPAP water tank empty. However, since I'm also on 6L/min oxygen, that machine has the humidification tank and water, which puts far more humidity into the O2 hose which is connected to the CPAP nose piece, not at the CPAP machine pre-hose injection point. Keeps the CPAP hose far cleaner and dry so I don't have to clean and sterilize it as often. I do that once a quarter, but the nose piece is cleaned and sterilized (chemically) daily. Warm humid air is not for me. I prefer cold humid air. The O2 generation machine generates tons of heat so I keep that in the bathroom with the exhaust fan on as to not heat up the bedroom as it takes an extra 1.5 tons of air conditioning in summer to deal with it without the exhaust fan solution. At straight electric rates, the O2 machine raised the electric bill an extra $135/mo just supplying O2, nevermind the heat part of the problem. The O2 is very cold and very dry, which is why I humidfy it at the point of distribution.

[@kerrib1474]

I keep getting rain out. I have a heated tube and I have the cover for the heated tube. I’ve been on CPAP since last July and still haven’t figured out this issue. I like to sleep at night with it cold I like to sleep between 55 and 60°, if it’s any warmer than that I don’t sleep I don’t always wake up with rain out at 3 AM, but are more so now that it’s winter it’s a real problem. I will try this your suggestions that is. Last night I didn’t put any water in my chamber at all and I did not have rain out. Still woke up at three and took the mask off but that’s an ongoing issue now for seven months and I’ve tried every mask there is on the market, unfortunately my doctor like all other doctors says everything looks great and obviously doesn’t read all the data like you do. This is an ongoing process of learning for yourself and not relying on your doctor to figure out what is going on.

[@Mr1988harley]

Not having enough humidity is not my problem. I fill like sometimes I am drowning. Mostly in the summer. I do use the manual mode, level 1 with a heated tube. Not sure of temp of the hose. I wish their was a level 1/2. Below the level 1. With that said I still can not live without my cpap. Kind regards and thank you for your video

[@CPAPReviews]

If you're drowning mate you might need to just increase that tube tube a little

[@israakishkehamin13]

Thank you for the video it's very helpful. I'm running my humidifier on number 6 and still have dry mouth. What TEMP do you suggest setting up the climate mode?

[@WhittyPics]

I have tried putting my machine lower and the airflow just blows the condensation up the tube. Also my machine sucks in more dirt into the filter when it is sitting low. My machine is 15 years old and I put a heated tube on it a few years ago. It makes a big difference.

[@grahamwhitelaw]

Great explanation, thanks! Should CPAP users be concerned about nano plastic particles in distilled bottled water used for humidification? A question from a Canadian fan :)

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Graham, thank you. I don't know much about the nano plastic mate, i'll have to get back to you on this one :questions:

[@bloodgain]

I rarely ever get rainout just using a tube cover, and I try to keep my room cold. But I also use a tube lifter and my CPAP is a bit below my head, so maybe that's just luck, and I'm missing out of better humidity. I'd love to see some tests with tube covers. I'm not even sure I can get a heated tube for this Chinese "ResVent" (not even joking) they gave me.

[@CPAPReviews]

Tube covers can certainly help insulate the tube and reduce rainout

[@grayautumnday]

I found out about rainout last night, the hardest way. My bedroom was way too hot, the warm air from my aircurve 11 made me feel like I was literally going to suffocate, so I turned the humidity way down and tube temp down (warmer than the lowest ambient temp in the bedroom last night by more than 5F but it was only 1F warmer when I turned it down 3F). The water pooled at the hose connection point to the top of my dreamwear frame. I'm on bipap, so it sounded like I had someone choking on water on the top of my head every time I breathed in or out. I disconnected them and stood up and turned the hose and mask both all open sides down but I couldn't shake the water out. So I guess I only get 4 hours sleep. I hate frickin resmed with their stupid score, they get you with their damn gamification bs and then subtract their points because their frickin machine and hose can't handle changing seasons and hose insulators aren't included standard so insurance won't cover it. Stinkin bs is what it is. I'm low income. I have $8 until the end of the month, so that means I'm just royally screwed. Erg I'm so frustrated, I have been doing all the sacrifices to get used to this thing but I can't creatively troubleshoot challenges for squat when I'm so stinkin tired from sleep disturbance All. Day. Every. Day.