Abstract: An example sensing and secretion bypass apparatus and an associated method of manufacturing. The sensing and secretion bypass apparatus may include an air flow sensor. The sensing and secretion bypass apparatus may further include an adapter including a chamber having a first end configured to receive an air flow and a second end connected to the air flow sensor. The air flow may include secretions. The sensing and secretion bypass apparatus may further include an elevated member disposed within the chamber proximate the second end and configured to prevent the secretions from entering the air flow sensor. The sensing and secretion bypass apparatus may further include a disposal housing in fluid communication with the chamber of the adapter and configured to collect the secretions received via the first end of the chamber.

Abstract: An air quality monitoring device and an associated method of manufacturing. An example air quality monitoring device may include a housing having a chamber and an inlet port. The inlet port may be structured to receive an air flow from outside the housing and provide the air flow to the chamber. The air quality monitoring device may include a plurality of sensors disposed within the chamber and configured to measure air quality data associated with the air flow. The air quality monitoring device may include an adapter configured to be connected to the inlet port and a continuous positive airway pressure machine. The inlet port may be configured to receive the air flow from the continuous positive airway pressure machine via the adapter. The air quality monitoring device may include a controller connected with the plurality of sensors and configured to transmit the air quality data to a computing device.