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You don't breathe distilled watter in a CPAP machine, but the air brought into the machine is passed through distilled water before it is sent to your mask. This humidifies the air and prevents your mouth and/or nose from drying out while you use the machine.

If distilled water is not available, you can use plain tap water, but:
  • The reservoir in the machine will have to be cleaned more often and more thoroughly
  • if your tap water is heavily chlorinated, you may find the smell of it unpleasant
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