# Compact Sleep Apnea Masks This Compact Device Helps Open Up Your Airways While You Sleep By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-mask References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/airing-the-first-hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap) & [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/sports/airing-is-a-small-3-device-that-will-fight-sleep-apnea-without-making-you-look-like-bane/) The 'Airing' is a miniature piece of technology for sufferers of [breathing problems while sleeping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueair-sleep-collection) that aims to make history of cumbersome [sleep apnea masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-1). This innovative product is designed to replace typical CPAP devices, short for "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure," that helps keep a user's airways unrestricted while sleeping. The Airing is able to set aside the typical CPAP design and eliminate the need for obtrusive face masks, hoses and cords in favor of a [compact and streamlined design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c). This hybrid sleep apnea mask uses micro-blower technology and an internal battery to easily fit inside a user's nose. By utilizing this technology, sleep apnea sufferers can equip themselves with an easy-to-use and non-obtrusive CPAP device to help open up their airways, and avoid health problems associated with sleep apnea disorder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Sleep Apnea Masks:** Opportunity to develop more compact and non-obtrusive sleep apnea masks for better user experience and comfort. - **Micro-blower Technology:** Opportunity to explore and use micro-blower technology in other medical devices for a more streamlined design and enhanced performance. - **Wireless Medical Devices:** Opportunity to develop more wireless medical devices such as the Airing for easier and more convenient use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunity for the healthcare industry to improve the design and functionality of medical devices for better patient experience and outcomes. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for the technology industry to collaborate with healthcare professionals and develop innovative solutions for medical device challenges. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to expand into the healthcare market by developing wireless and non-obtrusive medical devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist CPAP Headgear Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasal-cpap-mask.md) - [Wearable Sleep Care Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkface-niteaura.md) - [AI-Integrated Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimizeme.md) - [Convenient Sleep Apnea Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-sleep.md) - [Sleep Apnea Management Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-management.md) - [Snoring Correction Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepmi-z3.md) - [AI-Enabled Anti-Snoring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepmi-z4.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Wearable Allergy-Alleviating Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiray-wear-a.md)