Portable device for inhalation of warm, humidified air

Fight against hypothermia. The apparatus comprises:- A housing (1) open at its two ends insulator,- A unit (20) for heating and humidification disposed in the housing,- A device (16) for air circulation through a unit,- A flexible hose (9) prolonging the outlet,- A temperature sensor (30) in the center of the pipe, and- Means (24) for heating control. Application to portable devices for mountain rescue.