I tried all scenarios, the two different Humidex inserts and none, had a problem in each attempt. I also traveled to all different climates, tropical Mexico, California desert, North West in Portland and then at home in San Diego. At first I just thought it was allergies as I was in new surroundings with plants etc. and different seasons, and since I only used for travel and my trips were spaced out, I also did not figure it out in time for any refund. I plan to send back to the company I purchased from and they are returning to ResMed. I have emailed both companies and included a link to this site for reference. I wasn't sure but thought it must be the machine since no other common element in my trips, and then I googled something very general about allergies to Cpaps and this is the first result that came up. I would also love to have it fixed or find a way that it worked but am just getting better from last use. After going through so many tissues my nose got a cold sore which is still healing. So I am not anxious to try again yet. If anyone can find a work around I would be anxious to try as I hate to carry the big machine as my trips are usually short to see family. Thanks for posting the info is helpful.
Why is the AirMini causing so many people to have an allergic like reaction. I doubt I am allergic to the machine. I also have a ResMed Air Sense 10 at home and have no problem with that, have had it for a few years. Because the symptoms are allergic like that the AirMini is causing does not mean it is an allergy....something in the way it works is causing a reaction. and why are you responding on this forum subject unless you have this problem?
I just returned home from a trip to see my children and grandchildren....and again had major allergy attack, making me miserable for 3 days of my 5 day trip and I am still having the allergy symptoms today. As some of you described exactly the same reaction as I have had, after several attempts, cleaning everything before each use, with humidex and without, with new masks new filters etc. I realized that in fact it is the machine that is causing my severe allergy symptoms. I have used it several times in various climates and locations so diverse that the only common thread is using the AirMini. It never happens the first night so I thought maybe I am allergic to something in the local environment. But I have been to the Northwest, the desert, Mexico and coastal CA. and had the same issue each time. It literally has ruined all of my vacations since I started using it. I also paid $1000 thinking it would be worth not only the size for carrying but the lack of needing distilled water to use. I am so disgusted mostly as to how it affected my enjoyment of my mini vacations to spend with family. I have sent email complaints to both the company I purchased from and ResMed the manufacturer. Based on your experiences I am not expecting much in the way of refunds. So I am all for a class action, sign me up!
