New AirMini - Problems

CarlSam108 wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:12 pm

I have tried the AirMini for 3 nights so far, and have used ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset for 3 years. I've decided to keep the AirMini (was offered a 30 day trial). Here are my impressions, in case they are helpful to others:

--> HumidX Plus was insufficient humidity for me; after first night my nose ran all day and I was ready to return the machine. Inspired by another post on this forum, just before going to sleep I dumped about 1/2 capful of distilled water directly into the HumidX. I did not measure it but I'd guess no more than 2 ml, and it made a huge difference. I slept well and had no adverse effects. I repeated this last night too. Anyone else try this? How did it work for you?

--> ResMed asks us to remove 3 pieces from the mask assembly and wash them daily: the pillow (if you use P10), the detachable vent at the end of the hose, and the mask frame. This compares to just washing the pillow on the AirSense and I wonder if it is overkill. If am traveling to a different hotel everyday, I may bring a second set of these small parts so the first set can dry out overnight while I use the second set. I'd love to hear from experienced users on how they handle this.

--> So far, I think this will be a useful product. Besides saving space during travel, the AirMini serves as a backup machine in case the AirSense breaksdown. Also I was recently evacuated on short notice due to a wildfire in California near my home. If that happens again, I'll have the AirMini packaged and ready.

I'm glad to hear the pre-moistening of the HumidX was helpful to you!

On cleaning front, when I travel, I take enough packs of the single-use citrus mask wipes (https://www.cpap.com/productpage/beaumo ... avel-wipes) to have one for each night. I then pop the pillows off the mask, take separate the mask from the hose, and wipe down the pillows, mask, lower part of the mask hose, and the mask strap, in that order. I wash everything maybe once a month.

Found this thread through a search. My issue is similar but slightly different. I get a severe allergic reaction (runny nose, super itchy nose, sneezing) if I use HumidX at all. One way I found out to use it was to remove the HumidX and lower the CPAP pressure using the bluetooth secret menu. That helps in humid to semi arid situations. But in dryer climates, I'll have the same issue due to the dryness that people described here.

I haven't tried using the "pour water on HumidX" method yet, so I may try that.

I'm also considering an N20 instead of a P10 (I use P10 at home). Maybe not having the air shot through the nasal pillows will be a little better? Have anyone tried this?

mcguirejohnr wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:50 am

Try putting the device next to a wet wash cloth so the air intake grabs that moistened air?

I bought the Resmed AirMini 3 years ago, and I must use the HumidX Plus cartridges when I travel. However, after a week of use I still get serious sinus dryness and pain. I also use the nasal gel (Rhinaris or Secaris) and also a saline nasal mist to alleviate this problem, but after a week of use the dryness problems recur. Thank you for the washcloth idea, however I bought a Smartdevil portable water humidifier (0.5L) (https://amzn.to/37W3As3) to place beside my AirMini air-intake and will try this as a solution instead of the washcloth idea when I travel next month (for three weeks), and I'll let you know the results in July. This I hope will be a more efficient way to breath in more moist air. Wish me luck or else you might hear me sneezing non-stop, again!

I am anxious to hear how the mini air humidifier works. After a terrible accident where my face was smashed my sinuses are tremendously fussy and need more humidity here in Colorado than the AirMini furnishes with the humidX+ furnishes. I am getting ready to go overseas and need to figure out this problem. Thank you so much for any advice given.

I have been having problems with sinus issues and my AirMini. I tried several things suggested here with no luck. I contacted Lufta where I purchased it last summer.They suggested I try a N20 mask with attachment for the AirMini. I tried it last night and viola! It worked like a dream. No sinus problem this AM. Will update in a few days to let you know if everything continues to work. I am SOOOO excited.

How did you do with the N20? Any updates for us? I too purchased the mini for air travel and have had “allergy attacks” every time using the p10. I did pour a capful of distilled water on the humidex plus which helped with dryness but not sinus irritation. I don’t want to ruin another vacation, so unless something changes I now have a $1000 piece of ———

Thanks for the feedback. Seems the noise is normal and lack of exhaust normal so will persevere. I use the N20 mask with my S9 and it works just fine.

I have been using ResMed and Respironics CPAP with humidifiers for years. I bought a ResMed AirMini for travel so I would not need to deal with distilled water. When I started using it with P-10 pillow, I get a severe allergic reaction (runny nose, super itchy nose, itching eyes, sneezing, coughing, congestion). When I switched back to my ResMed S-11 with humidifier, the problems resolved. I tried using the AirMini without the HumidX. I do not get the intense allergic reaction. However, from the dryness, l get congestion that lasts all day. I don't think the problem is that the HumidX does not provide enough humidity. I have tried using the HumidX Plus and the allergic reaction is even worse. If I use HumidX Plus at all, my nasal passage swells up and I literally cannot breathe thru my nose which renders the device useless since I use a nasal pillow. Using a mask would not solve this problem and could make it worse if my throat swells up too. This is clearly an allergic reaction. I have tried treating it with allergy meds (Allegra), decongestants (Sudafed), and cold meds (Robitussin DM). From reviewing this tread, it appears that not everyone has this allergic reaction. I checked with a couple friends who also use the Air Mini and report no problems with it. This suggests that there should be a warning on the AirMini device that discloses that, for some people, it can cause serious breathing problems. I wonder it there are any lawyers who would like to encourage ResMed to make such a disclosure?