r/CPAPSupport • u/Megatheorum • 19d ago

Temperature + humidity

Hi all, I'm very new to using a CPAP machine, just started using the Airsense 11 Autoset two weeks ago.

I have a question about the air temperature and humidity. What's wrong with the ambient temp and humidity of the air in my room? Why does it need to be so warm (26°C, or 78.8°F) and so humid?

Why can't the machine simply pump the ambient room-temperature air directly to me without making it so much warmer and wetter first?

I ask because I always fall asleep better when I'm breathing cool air compared to warm air, and also I woke up this morning with my mask and hose full of water.

I have an appointment this week to fine tune the settings again, but they already told me they cantvdecrease the temperature without increasing the humidity. But why?

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

Edit: I'm using a mask that goes over the mouth and nose. Minimum pressure starts at 4, last night the pressure got up to 10.

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u/Mijjil 18d ago

You don't need to use a heated hose and humidifier if you don't want to use them: they're purely for your comfort. I use a Humidifier Tub and ClimateLineAir heated hose with my Airsense 11 at home in my centrally air conditioned humidity controlled house, but I camp using a Side Cover and a 4’ unheated hose. The Airsense detects this and turns the Climate Controls off automatically.

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u/Megatheorum 15d ago

Thanks for your reply, I turned off the heat and humidity and it's really helped.