How ResMed AirMini makes travelling with CPAP easy

Does the idea of taking your CPAP machine on the road make you nervous? Are you often tempted to leave it at home when you pack? We know that taking your CPAP machine on holiday may not always be the most practical option but skipping therapy nights can leave you feeling exhausted. Furthermore, if you snore loudly without getting therapy, your loved ones might be affected as well. 

The good news is that using your CPAP while travelling can be simple if you have the correct equipment. Here’s why you should invest in a ResMed AirMini™ for your travels and holidays. 

1. Small and Portable

If you’re a frequent traveller and have found it a challenge to lug your large bedside CPAP device through airports and security checkpoints, then you are not alone. In fact, device size is the most common excuse provided by people for not travelling with their CPAP machine. 

As the smallest CPAP machine on the market,¹ with a footprint that is only slightly larger than a large smartphone, only thicker, AirMini allows patients to enjoy the flexibility of being able to take their therapy with them without being hindered. 

2. Durable and Travel Friendly

Any electrical equipment that you bring along on holiday is a challenge because you must pack it carefully to prevent damage, especially if it’s in your checked luggage. That’s why even if you won't be using your CPAP device during a journey, it's wise to pack it in your carry-on bags.  

With no screens and few buttons, AirMini's minimal design not only allows it to be managed almost entirely through its own app but also makes it more sturdy, durable, and less likely to be damaged in transit.  Be sure to checkout ResMed's own CPAP travel checklist before you fly.

3. No Water Needed for Humidification

In terms of comfort, a built-in water humidifier, like the one in AirSense 10, is the industry standard. However, for obvious reasons, water humidification is not a suitable fit for portable CPAP systems. 

To overcome this, AirMini offers a waterless humidification technology called HumidX that uses a moisture exchanger to function nearly as well as water. This tiny heat and moisture exchanger, which is about the size of a large twenty-cent piece has been tested to relieve dryness in several environments. You don’t need to lug distilled water with you anymore! 

4. Dedicated travel bags and accessories

In terms of comfort, a built-in water humidifier, like the one in AirSense 10, is the industry standard. However, for obvious reasons, water humidification is not a suitable fit for portable CPAP systems. 

To overcome this, AirMini offers a waterless humidification technology called HumidX that uses a moisture exchanger to function nearly as well as water. This tiny heat and moisture exchanger, which is about the size of a large twenty-cent piece has been tested to relieve dryness in several environments. You don’t need to lug distilled water with you anymore! 

5. Battery options available

Travellers will value all the various accessories designed for AirMini, although they could be let down by ResMed's lack of a dedicated battery. Fortunately, a variety of aftermarket battery choices exist which are compatible with AirMini. It is beneficial to have one or more of these if you travel to places where power is not readily available. 

If you are going to a camping site, it is also recommended you find sites with power. That means sometimes you'll need to be picky about where you stay because not all camping grounds have these. 

Sleeping in a strange bed is hard enough to adapt to, let alone with sleep apnea. And if you frequently forget your CPAP device when travelling, your loved ones may also find it difficult to get a decent night's sleep too. With AirMini from ResMed, you now have fewer excuses to leave your CPAP device at home when you go travelling. Purchase yours today.