Apparatus and method of treating OSA (Obstructve Sleep Apnea) are disclosed wherein a Positive Airway Pressure device is utilized to provide a gases supply which is then passed through a humidifier. As the amount of water vapor generated by the humidifier is very low at start up (typically the humidifier...http://www.google.de/patents/US6050260?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6050260 - Humidifier sleep apnea treatment apparatus