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Water in the humidifier should be changed daily. Empty the humidifier chamber in the morning after you wake up, and fill it with fresh distilled water in the evening before you go to bed.

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Change recommendations vary depending on the kind of filter used. The time recommended to change a disposable CPAP filter is every two to three months. The non-disposable only needs to be replaced when the materials break down.

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