CPAP vs. APAP

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Cspring1
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CPAP vs. APAP

Post by Cspring1 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:10 am

What is the difference between CPAP and APAP setting on the Air-Mimi? I use a CPAP. should I be using the APAP setting?
Also, is the Air-Mini compatible with an IPhone 11 Pro?

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ChicagoGranny
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Re: CPAP vs. APAP

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:14 pm

Welcome to the forum. Be patient and read many posts. There is a lot to be learned.
Cspring1 wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:10 am
What is the difference between CPAP and APAP setting on the Air-Mimi?
See ---> http://cpaptalk.com/wiki/index.php/AutoPAP
Cspring1 wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:10 am
Also, is the Air-Mini compatible with an IPhone 11 Pro?
It's not listed on the spec sheet, but ResMed's practice is to update the app to cover all new iPhone models. I can't imagine that they haven't done this for the 11 Pro.

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Re: CPAP vs. APAP

Post by booksfan » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:46 pm

I have an AirMini. I use an AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her at home, which has 3 modes: CPAP, APAP, and APAP for her. The AirMini has the same 3 modes so I was able to set it up exactly the same way. Same mode, same pressure range. That is why I purchased that particular machine instead of one of the other travel machines.

I do actually use the for her mode. I have tried both straight CPAP mode and APAP mode (on my home machine) and my AHI was not as well controlled as with the for her mode.

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