How to Stop Condensation in the CPAP Nasal Machines

Any type of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, especially the nasal type, can acquire excess moisture within the tubing. This excess moisture is called condensation and the medical term for this is "rainout". There are different techniques to stop the condensation in nasal CPAP machines, which can also be used for other CPAP machines.

Things You'll Need

• Insulation tubing
• Rainout reduction kit

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Instructions

How to stop condensation within the CPAP nasal machine

• 1

  A few degrees can decrease condensation in the tubing of CPAP machines.

  Turn up the thermostat a few degrees in the bedroom.

• 2

  Turn down the heated humidifer setting.

• 3

  Secure material to assist in decreasing rainout within the CPAP tubing.

  Insulate tubing with cloth or material.

• 4

  Purchase the "Rainout Reduction Kit" from a local medical supply store.