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I'm trying the ResMed AirMini for travel so I don't have to carry my usual ResMed machine with me. Set to CPAP at 10 Cm/H20. Each time I have tried the AirMini, I feel like I'm not getting enough airflow. The settings are the same as my home machine. Using the standard AirMini small tubing with AirFit F20 mask. Tried with regular tubing as well. Seems the little machine can't push the air fast enough through the tubing The pressure shows on the AirMini app as being accurate (10 Cm/H20), but I just feel like I can't get enough air. Finally, I give up and go back to my regular machine for which I do not experience the same sensation of not enough air. Has anyone else had this issue and is there a remedy to resolve? I'd sure like not having to cart my home machine around when I travel. Love the little AirMini except for the sensation of not enough air (almost air-hunger) Thanks!
Machine: AirCurve 10-ST Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Brevida most of the time Humidifier: none CPAP Pressure: 13/8 - Backup Rate: 12 CPAP Software: ResScan
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(02-06-2023, 01:28 PM)SeaPapUser2188 Wrote: I'm trying the ResMed AirMini for travel so I don't have to carry my usual ResMed machine with me. Set to CPAP at 10 Cm/H20. Each time I have tried the AirMini, I feel like I'm not getting enough airflow. The settings are the same as my home machine. Using the standard AirMini small tubing with AirFit F20 mask. Tried with regular tubing as well. Seems the little machine can't push the air fast enough through the tubing The pressure shows on the AirMini app as being accurate (10 Cm/H20), but I just feel like I can't get enough air. Finally, I give up and go back to my regular machine for which I do not experience the same sensation of not enough air. Has anyone else had this issue and is there a remedy to resolve? I'd sure like not having to cart my home machine around when I travel. Love the little AirMini except for the sensation of not enough air (almost air-hunger) Thanks!
You may want to confirm that you have specified that you are using the Full-face F20 mask in the AirMini app?
(02-07-2023, 11:01 AM)SleepyDwarf123 Wrote: You may want to confirm that you have specified that you are using the Full-face F20 mask in the AirMini app?
Thank you very much for the suggestion. I checked and verified that full face mask and AirFit F20 were both selected.
The only thing I can think of is the humidX puck. I have a Resmed AutoSense 11 for home use, and use the AirMini when I travel. Since I use the humidifier on my home machine, I tried using the AirMini humidX pucks. But I found them to be obstructive to the airflow, and when new, they smelled funny.
So, I took it out and use it sans puck. Interestingly, I don't seem to have humidity problems with the AirMini and so I haven't really noticed the absence. Other than that, the settings are exactly the same between my home machine and the Airmini.
02-10-2023, 11:46 AM (This post was last modified: 02-10-2023, 11:48 AM by SeaPapUser2188.)
RE: ResMed AirMini - Not Enough Air Flow?
(02-10-2023, 09:04 AM)dwedward Wrote: The only thing I can think of is the humidX puck. I have a Resmed AutoSense 11 for home use, and use the AirMini when I travel. Since I use the humidifier on my home machine, I tried using the AirMini humidX pucks. But I found them to be obstructive to the airflow, and when new, they smelled funny.
So, I took it out and use it sans puck. Interestingly, I don't seem to have humidity problems with the AirMini and so I haven't really noticed the absence. Other than that, the settings are exactly the same between my home machine and the Airmini.
Thank you. I don't use the HumidX puck. Good to know it's not necessary. Will keep troubleshooting.
(02-10-2023, 11:16 AM)sunsaffron Wrote: I use an airmini with a regular hose (hose converter attachment), P30i mask, and an inline HME. I seem to get tolerable airflow.
Thank you. I've tried both the slim line hose that comes with the AirMini and a regular hose with attachment. No HME. Will keep troubleshooting. Apprecaite the reply.
