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Re: Humidification FF vs Nasal Pillows

Posted by RenoTom on September 29, 2002 at 20:57:41:

In Reply to: Humidification FF vs Nasal Pillows posted by Rested on September 29, 2002 at 13:09:30:

The pressure used to keep our airways open is created by air movement. With the full face mask you have more volume to pressurize, hence more air movement. The additional air being moved requires more heat to warm it, and more water to humidify it, to the same levels you were at with the pillows.
RenoTom

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