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Humidification is the process of adding moisture and heat to air or gases used for respiration. It is normally performed by the upper respiratory tract but is needed artificially when that system is bypassed. There are active humidifiers that add heat and water directly and passive humidifiers that conserve moisture from exhalation. Indications for humidification include bypassing the upper airway, thinning secretions, and managing hypothermia or bronchospasm in intubated patients. Contraindications include
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