ResMed AirMini CPAP Machine Kit

I am surprised and impressed. I have been using an AirSense 10 for years (and 3 other machines for that). I ordered this AirMini for a long trip and for use on our boat. I was hoping it would be good enough that I could tolerate it. To make sure I could tolerate it, I tried it at home first.First of all, they claim the AirMini is louder than the AirSense 10. Either it is louder in a frequency I can't hear, or they are really wrong. I have to touch the thing to know that it's running (except for the air also coming out of the mask). It is pretty much completely silent to me.Next, I was concerned about the lack of a real humidifier. I live in the desert and the air here is extremely dry. With the HumidX insert/filter, I really don't see any difference between this ... MoreI am surprised and impressed. I have been using an AirSense 10 for years (and 3 other machines for that). I ordered this AirMini for a long trip and for use on our boat. I was hoping it would be good enough that I could tolerate it. To make sure I could tolerate it, I tried it at home first.First of all, they claim the AirMini is louder than the AirSense 10. Either it is louder in a frequency I can't hear, or they are really wrong. I have to touch the thing to know that it's running (except for the air also coming out of the mask). It is pretty much completely silent to me.Next, I was concerned about the lack of a real humidifier. I live in the desert and the air here is extremely dry. With the HumidX insert/filter, I really don't see any difference between this AirMini and my AirSense 10 with the liquid humidifier.And last, I have been using the AirMini at home for almost every night since I got it. For me, at least, I sleep so much better using the AirMini than I do using the AirSense 10.In summary, I find the AirMini absolutely amazing!! And it fits in my shirt pocket!!I also bought the hose and full-face mask that goes with the AirMini. I also like that mask more than the mask(s) I have used with the AirSense 10.I would definitely recommend to anyone that they at least give the AirMini a shot if they are looking for a travel CPAP. I'll let them decide whether or not it is also better for them as a home machine.

I finally reached a point where I had become fed up lugging my S10 around when traveling and decided to give this machine a go. Let's get the basics out of the way: it is a CPAP machine, and it works. With that aside, let's talk about the downsides.It doesn't come with any sort of real carrying case, just a drawstring bag to toss it into. For the kind of money you're spending on this machine it really should come with some sort of padded case. I ended up buying the ResMed premium case for this machine which wasn't didn't add much to the cost but it really should have been included.The HumidX heat exchangers are expensive and don't work very well. They also have an unpleasant smell that takes several days to go away. You're supposed to throw them away after 30 ... MoreI finally reached a point where I had become fed up lugging my S10 around when traveling and decided to give this machine a go. Let's get the basics out of the way: it is a CPAP machine, and it works. With that aside, let's talk about the downsides.It doesn't come with any sort of real carrying case, just a drawstring bag to toss it into. For the kind of money you're spending on this machine it really should come with some sort of padded case. I ended up buying the ResMed premium case for this machine which wasn't didn't add much to the cost but it really should have been included.The HumidX heat exchangers are expensive and don't work very well. They also have an unpleasant smell that takes several days to go away. You're supposed to throw them away after 30 days of opening, so if you don't travel very often these will get limited use before being disposed. I understand that there's limited options for humidification with this kind of machine, but it's disappointing that there couldn't be a better solution for this. the HumidX is barely better than nothing at all. Because of the design of the product, you must use a HumidX cartridge if you're using ResMed tubing.This machine doesn't use standard tubing and is limited in the kind of hoses it will accept. If you want to do things like use a different mask than the limited set that's supported, change to a different mask, or not use a HumidX cartridge you will have to buy a 3rd party adapter for this. (Which thankfully exists now; this didn't exist when I originally ordered this machine.)Finally, and most importantly is the noise and it's crazy loud. They can say the machine is quiet because the noise really isn't in the air pump motor itself, it's in the tubing and exhaust port. The way it's designed you may not hear the machine pumping air but you'll hear all the air moving through the system as you breathe in and out. If you're a light sleeper, you'll be absolutely miserable with this machine. There's really no way to mitigate this. You can put the machine itself under a blanket or something to try to mitigate some of the airflow noise coming in and out of the machine (just make sure you don't block the air ports), but there's essentially nothing that can be done to mitigate the noise as it moves through the tubes. Even a wrap on the tube won't help all that much because noise will escape through the anti-asphyxiation valve. Worse yet the noise is all right by your head. In case you think it's just you, you can be certain that whatever you're hearing your sleep partner will be hearing as well.So, in summary just as a travel CPAP machine, it's fine. It's small, it works. But it has many deficiencies to consider, from nickel-and-diming around what's included, lack of good humidification, compatibility constraints, and lots of noise. If you use it for travel you'll want to make sure to pack some ear plugs if you want to sleep over the racket it makes. Keep these things in mind, and you'll probably be happy with this machine. Otherwise you may want to hold out until a new generation of (hopefully) better travel CPAP machines becomes available.

Bogus Review by Kevin

A verified reviewer should know better than to write a review without ever using the product which in this case is the AirMini. If you're considering an AirMini, you should ignore Kevin's review. It is completely bogus. Most importantly, the AirMini has a brilliant solution to the humidification requirement. The HumidX disks pop write in to provide 30 days of humidification. A longer lasting version is also available. It's perfect for the frequent long-haul flyer where having to refill a reservoir with water is a pain and likely to result in serious leaks. It also adds bulk to the CPAP unit. There are many other advantages to the AirMini, but the other reviewers have covered them. The AirMini is by far my favorite CPAP machine. My enthusiasm was so high it got my ... MoreA verified reviewer should know better than to write a review without ever using the product which in this case is the AirMini. If you're considering an AirMini, you should ignore Kevin's review. It is completely bogus. Most importantly, the AirMini has a brilliant solution to the humidification requirement. The HumidX disks pop write in to provide 30 days of humidification. A longer lasting version is also available. It's perfect for the frequent long-haul flyer where having to refill a reservoir with water is a pain and likely to result in serious leaks. It also adds bulk to the CPAP unit. There are many other advantages to the AirMini, but the other reviewers have covered them. The AirMini is by far my favorite CPAP machine. My enthusiasm was so high it got my sleep doc to add the necessary software to his system to let him regularly download my sleep history. Oh, an the AirMini is fully adaptive which means as you sleep and you air demands change through the night, the AirMini changes its settings to meet those demands all on its own. Brilliant!

Excellent device and results

After years of sleep apnea and snoring, I finally decided to do something about it. After a Lofta home sleep study test revealed I was experiencing 37 SA episodes an hour and low bloody oxygen, I spoke with a Lofta sleep consultant and followed their recommendation for a Cpap machine. I opted for the mini as it is compact for travel and Bluetooth enabled so I can track my sleep with the app. It’s been about two weeks now and I am seeing sleep scores In the 90s and often 100%. I am not snoring anymore (my husband is very happy about this) and I wake up feeling much more rested. The app shows me SA episodes of veneer 0.9-1.9 per hour which is a vast improvement! I’m looking forward to seeing the long term benefits. But so far so good! I find the device easy and ... MoreAfter years of sleep apnea and snoring, I finally decided to do something about it. After a Lofta home sleep study test revealed I was experiencing 37 SA episodes an hour and low bloody oxygen, I spoke with a Lofta sleep consultant and followed their recommendation for a Cpap machine. I opted for the mini as it is compact for travel and Bluetooth enabled so I can track my sleep with the app. It’s been about two weeks now and I am seeing sleep scores In the 90s and often 100%. I am not snoring anymore (my husband is very happy about this) and I wake up feeling much more rested. The app shows me SA episodes of veneer 0.9-1.9 per hour which is a vast improvement! I’m looking forward to seeing the long term benefits. But so far so good! I find the device easy and comfortable enough to wear and move around / turn during the night.

Great For Travel and Power Outages

I purchased this machine primarily for travel and power outages. (Unfortunately, where we live, PG&E fails to provide power for, on average, 30 days out of each year. I can charge the battery with our generator, but we don't run it at night.) I also purchased a Medistrom 24 lite battery so that I can go backpacking with it. I found the battery lasts 2 nights for me (I understand higher pressures use more power). I can also use my AirSense 10 power cord to charge the battery and connect the battery to the Mini, so if the power goes out during the night, the CPAP keeps going from the wall power to the battery seamlessly. (The power cord for the Mini can't be used in the power backup configuration, but it will charge the battery, but is slow. The AirSense 10 cord ... MoreI purchased this machine primarily for travel and power outages. (Unfortunately, where we live, PG&E fails to provide power for, on average, 30 days out of each year. I can charge the battery with our generator, but we don't run it at night.) I also purchased a Medistrom 24 lite battery so that I can go backpacking with it. I found the battery lasts 2 nights for me (I understand higher pressures use more power). I can also use my AirSense 10 power cord to charge the battery and connect the battery to the Mini, so if the power goes out during the night, the CPAP keeps going from the wall power to the battery seamlessly. (The power cord for the Mini can't be used in the power backup configuration, but it will charge the battery, but is slow. The AirSense 10 cord charges the battery faster than the Mini cord. There is apparently a Medistrom charging cord that can be purchased if you don't have an AirSense 10 cord that charges faster than the Mini cord and can be used in the backup power configuration.)The machine itself is very quiet, the noise comes from the HumidX connection where there are vents, but it isn't too bad. The HumidX works well to capture exhaled moisture and I wake up with no dry nose. The machine pressures were set to my Rx by Apria. I had some issues initially because the ramp feature was on and that tends to make me feel suffocated. I called Apria and was able to turn the ramp off with some help by using the app and now the machine works identical to my AirSense 10. I like the auto on/off and it adjusts pressure when I exhale. The size and weight are great, small and light. I looked into some other travel machines, but some only have a set pressure and don't adjust upon exhalation as I like. This machine has all the features of my AirSense 10 that I like.It is expensive, especially after buying the machine, the hose kit, and battery, but it has already made travel much easier. My insurance only supports the home unit and accessories, but luckily the masks I like are supplied by my insurance and are compatible with this machine.The app is used to set some features and it records stats for each use. It apparently has an upload feature, possibly to prove compliance? Once the machine is set up, the app isn't necessary to use the machine. The Mini does not have a screen, just an on/off button and a Bluetooth button. The app shows the stats after use and functions as the screen. It was easy to pair with my phone.In short, it does everything I need. I can camp and backpack with it, I can fly and travel with it, and it works when the power is out with a 24 volt battery.

Loud

I use a Philips Dreamstation normally and bought this machine for frequent travel. It is indeed small, very portable and I like the features in the app. However this machine is very loud. It has a significant airflow noise (the sound of high velocity rushing air) originating from the machine that transmits down the hose into the mask which acts like a speaker directly into your face. I experimented with different settings in the app for a few days and theres nothing that can be done to remedy it except maybe adding some kind of muffler device to the hose. I cant find anything like that on the internet, but even if I did that would defeat the idea of having a small, compact travel machine. In addition, I experienced significant pressure fluctuations within the mask ... MoreI use a Philips Dreamstation normally and bought this machine for frequent travel. It is indeed small, very portable and I like the features in the app. However this machine is very loud. It has a significant airflow noise (the sound of high velocity rushing air) originating from the machine that transmits down the hose into the mask which acts like a speaker directly into your face. I experimented with different settings in the app for a few days and theres nothing that can be done to remedy it except maybe adding some kind of muffler device to the hose. I cant find anything like that on the internet, but even if I did that would defeat the idea of having a small, compact travel machine. In addition, I experienced significant pressure fluctuations within the mask as I inhaled and exhaled - compared to the Dreamstation which is rock-steady. I would acknowledge that everyone has different thresholds for noise toleration. Since DirectHomeMedical has a 30 money back guarantee on this unit I would recommend giving it a try if you need a travel device and you think your ability to tolerate the noise is high. I would just recommend not getting any added accessories such as the travel bag until youre sure you want to keep it - they are not refundable.

Res Med Air Mini Rocks

After lugging around my res med air sense 10 for camping and travel for the last 3 years I had enough. Enter the Air Mini. Yes, it is expensive, but so far it has been worth every penny. I just had a second hip replacement and have been sleeping in a recliner. It has bee so easy to have the mini right next to me instead of hauling my bigger machine out of the bedroom and find a place to put it. I only have 3 nights on the mini but set up was flawless. I found connecting to the app easy, and the auto start stop on the machine is a great feature. If you have been waiting like I have to purchase a portable machine like I have, do not wait. Spend the dough and get a truly portable, easy to use effective CPAP. Nice job Res Med!