The ResMed AirMini can be used as your primary, stand alone, CPAP device. When the concept was first brought out, it was considered that AirMini would be a travel device. The Algorithm inside the AirMini is the same as the recent ResMed AirSense 10 devices meaning it can be relied upon to work effectively to treat sleep apnoea on a full time basis.
Tell me more about the ResMed AirMini…
The ResMed AirMini is the worlds smallest CPAP machine.
It can run in Fixed (Elite), AutoSet and AutoSet For Her modes. It’s pressure can range between 4 and 20 CMH20.
The ResMed AirMini can only be used with the ResMed AirFit P10, N20 or F20 masks.
The ResMed AirMini is a little bit noisier than other machines.
The ResMed AirMini uses waterless humidification tabs. The tabs will filter out the exhaled air (CO2) but hold onto the moisture and heat from the breath to create humidity. These work surprisingly well. There are two strengths Standard (HumidX) and Strong (HumidX Plus). They are replaced every 30 days.
ResMed AirMini sends data to your phone via Bluetooth. As the device doesn’t have a screen, this is how you get your feedback. Adjustments to your settings are made using your phone.
You can turn your AirMini on by either pressing the on button on the device, breathing into it or by a button in the app on your phone.
AirMini will send your data through to us on AirView. This will allow us to read your performance data remotely, however at this stage, we cannot make any changes to your settings using this program.
The AirMini is expected to have its converter released by the end of February 2018. Its battery is expected to be released by May 2018.
The power consumption of AirMini is considerably less than other machines as it is not heating a humidifier or heated tube. Its motor is very efficient.
Overall the ResMed AirMini is a compact, convenient CPAP device. While it is a little bit noisier than other devices, it is effective in treating sleep apnoea and is much easier to transport around for people on the move.
I like the size of the air mini but I hardly ever use it consistently since I bought it because after one hour or so of using it I have very dry throat. I use P10 mask with it.
One of the users in one the comments on CPAP.com suggested wetting the humidifier with drops of distilled water which I did one night, that was the first time I was able to sleep for 6 hours. But tonight I did the same thing, I woke up and my nose feels irritated or so. I turned it off.
I feel very disappointed with this machine because it costs a lot of money and I even bought another one for my husband because we travel. I bought them because my doctor suggested ResMed CPAP after the recall of my Philips CPAP.
So what should I do so that we could be comfortable and be able to sleep sufficiently using the ResMed air mini CPAP? We are not meeting the required amount of sleep a night.
Have you got somewhere close to you where you can take it to get it looked at and discuss in person?
Being a truck driver, I decided to try the AirMini and boy am I glad I did. It works great. I used to get real sleepy during the day after using my old cpap but now I’m good all day. The waterless humidifier took a little getting used to, but it works great. My nose and throat stay moist all night long. The autoset feature Ramps up the pressure automatically for the higher elevations on the road. I have owned three different cpap machines and this one is by far the best. Thank you Resmed.
I have had my AirMini since March 2018 (so still going strong after nearly 4.5 years!!). Use it every day at home and travelling. My sleep study said that a humidifier wasn’t necessary so have never used those discs. I don’t wake up with a dry throat at all (maybe I am lucky). Machine is great and I like the fact that it is compact. I was a little concerned about longevity – but obviously didn’t need to be.
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On my phone app, can I track sleep quality and start/stop times?
Hi Frank, it will give you duration and also respiratory events per hour. It does not track Sleep Quality per se. The data that comes through to us providers will be able to tell you start/stop times.
I use the AirMini as my everyday CPAP machine and have for several years. Works great. The Humidipaks keep my mouth and throat from drying out. Would not consider going back to the inconvenience of a large, water-requiring machine.
Can I use my fisher and paykel nasal masks with the Air mini? They fit with the Resmid 10 machine, thanks
Unfortunately not, you need specific connections for the AirMini device