For most travelers, the answer comes down to that of convenience and travel plans. In case the copy of your prescription is lost somewhere, take a photo of it with your smartphone, so you have some documentation in case.
Almost certainly. Most hotel rooms are not equipped with standard US outlets. We also recommend taking extension cords with you because you may not have an outlet anywhere near the bed. If you want to be on the extra safe side, carry a backup battery pack as well when you fly with a CPAP machine. You can bring 3. We highly recommend cleaning your CPAP with distilled water because it both prevents damage to the machine and keeps you healthier.
If you need to use tap or bottled water occasionally, we only recommend doing so on the Dreamstation Go Heated Humidifier. In some cases, you may need to take the CPAP machine out of its case, place it in a bin, and run it through the X-ray machine. The accessories can stay in the bag.
You can also carry your own plastic bag if you want to expedite the process. If you plan on using your machine on the plane make sure you have the necessary adapters or back-up battery pack. Fill your humidifier with bottled water rather than using tapwater in the airport bathroom or the bathroom on the plane. If you feel slightly embarrassed about using your device on the plane, you can always purchase a CPAP travel hoodie to be more inconspicuous. You may want to check with your airline's policy regarding CPAP usage in flight.
Some airlines require a minimum of 48 hours notice of use of inflight CPAP machines to verify that your model meets FAA standards and regulations. Many airlines require that your machine is properly labeled indicating that it meets FAA safety regulations and is approved for use on an aircraft. Alaska Airlines. American Airlines. Frontier Airlines. Jet Blue Airlines.
United Airlines. Just because you require using a CPAP every night at home doesn't mean you can't enjoy sleeping outside under the stars. The Transcend Travel CPAP machine comes stock with not only a super lightweight, multi night battery, but also comes with a solar powered foldable charger so that you can charge your CPAP machine during the day for use at night.
You shouldn't let travel get in the way of your therapy. Today it is just as almost as easy to travel with a CPAP machine as it is to travel without it. Don't leave your machine at home and allow yourself to suffer at nights. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you want to be at your best, and you're not going to get there if you're losing sleep.
Topics: CPAP , travel. New Module Add content here. Alaska Sleep Education Center. For most machines, you can find this printed on the bottom of the machine. A specific label or tag is not required, but may be helpful. You can purchase a personalized tag here or can make your own.
Labeling your CPAP will also help if your device is misplaced. We were recently contact by someone who had been travelling across the US with her CPAP, as was the person sitting next to her on the plane. One person lived on the other side of the country! She is currently the vice president of marketing and operations and enjoys the opportunity to educate and interact with those looking to improve their health through better sleep.
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