A humidifier includes a base configured to retain a body of liquid
therein, a top cover, and a seal disposed between the top cover and the
base. At least a portion of the base is constructed of a heat conducting
material. The top cover defines both an inlet and an outlet communicated
with an interior of the base. The inlet is configured to receive
pressurized breathable gas and the outlet is configured to deliver the
pressurized breathable gas with added humidity.