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Abstract A humidification system apparatus including a humidification chamber, a heater plate and a circuit. The humidification chamber being configured to allow for increased heat loss from gases in the gas flow path such it lowers the temperature of the gases. In use, the humidification chamber contains a quantity of liquid, the heater base energizes the heater, which heats the liquid to a temperature that causes the liquid to become vapor through evaporation, vaporization and/or atomization, thereby humidifying the gases. The humidified gas can be delivered to the patient via the inspiratory conduit. In various embodiments, the humidification system may include a flow source, may be coupled to a pump configured to add or remove liquid to/from the chamber, may contain one or more floats that function to help prevent the level of liquid in the chamber rising too high, or may include sensors or a camera to monitor and help control the system. WO 2013/147623 PCT/NZ2013/000054 IL-- ---2 :Z |