Mucosal drying during continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is problematic for many patients. This study assessed the influence of ambient relative humidity (rH) and air temperature (T) ...

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is common with CPAP therapy, particularly when units are not outfitted with a heated humidifier. Other common causes include mouth breathing, a poorly fitted mask, and ...

Objective Heating and humidification of inspired gases is routine during neonatal non-invasive respiratory support. However, little is known about the temperature and humidity delivered to the upper ...