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The challenges of traveling with CPAP
Anybody have any interesting stories about traveling with CPAP?
At the airports every time they swipe my equipment for explosives, or whatever it is they are swiping it for. So far it has passed okay. I have never had to actually pull out the letter from my pulmonologist explaining what it is and that I can take it as a carry-on that does not count as my two bags. Only once have I been stopped when boarding a plane to tell me I had too many bags. I just explained I had a medical device, a "breathing machine" and they let me alone. One security guard talked with me about it as he was scheduled for a sleep study soon. I told him that treating my sleep apnea with the CPAP was the best thing I could have done for myself. I hope he went in for his study.
I had difficulty getting distilled water delivered to the hotel at Disney World once, but they did do it. I found out they have a pharmacy who routinely delivers those to the hotels. I wish I could take a small amount of distilled water traveling with me on planes to help avoid that, but with the liquid restrictions that is not possible. It seems that when I travel I am always searching out sources of distilled water, and leaving a trail of gallons behind me.
One part of traveling I have not solved yet is the 24 hour drives we do on our vacations sometimes. I haven't yet hooked up the CPAP while sleeping in the car. I just tell my husband to wake me if I snore. I snore less sleeping sitting up. And sometimes we stop on the side of the road and catch a few hours of sleep....with no power for the machine. I don't know why we still do this....a left over from our college days when we all traveled for spring break I suppose. We are getting old...we may have to stop this insane behavior.
I have given up camping since being diagnosed with sleep apnea. I just can't see myself hooked up to the machine in a tent with an electric cord connected to me. The thought of a rain storm scares the heck out of me. ZZZZZZap! I always wanted to go back-country hiking on the Rockies. I don't think that is going to happen. Bummer. That's okay, I am afraid of bears anyways.
Anybody else face other traveling/vacationing challenges?
At the airports every time they swipe my equipment for explosives, or whatever it is they are swiping it for. So far it has passed okay. I have never had to actually pull out the letter from my pulmonologist explaining what it is and that I can take it as a carry-on that does not count as my two bags. Only once have I been stopped when boarding a plane to tell me I had too many bags. I just explained I had a medical device, a "breathing machine" and they let me alone. One security guard talked with me about it as he was scheduled for a sleep study soon. I told him that treating my sleep apnea with the CPAP was the best thing I could have done for myself. I hope he went in for his study.
I had difficulty getting distilled water delivered to the hotel at Disney World once, but they did do it. I found out they have a pharmacy who routinely delivers those to the hotels. I wish I could take a small amount of distilled water traveling with me on planes to help avoid that, but with the liquid restrictions that is not possible. It seems that when I travel I am always searching out sources of distilled water, and leaving a trail of gallons behind me.
One part of traveling I have not solved yet is the 24 hour drives we do on our vacations sometimes. I haven't yet hooked up the CPAP while sleeping in the car. I just tell my husband to wake me if I snore. I snore less sleeping sitting up. And sometimes we stop on the side of the road and catch a few hours of sleep....with no power for the machine. I don't know why we still do this....a left over from our college days when we all traveled for spring break I suppose. We are getting old...we may have to stop this insane behavior.
I have given up camping since being diagnosed with sleep apnea. I just can't see myself hooked up to the machine in a tent with an electric cord connected to me. The thought of a rain storm scares the heck out of me. ZZZZZZap! I always wanted to go back-country hiking on the Rockies. I don't think that is going to happen. Bummer. That's okay, I am afraid of bears anyways.
Anybody else face other traveling/vacationing challenges?
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Permalink Reply by Tim on
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I have carried and used my BG-C222 on airplanes, I think that the BG-C444 is larger than the maximum allowed battery for carry-on (it can be put in checked luggage). I have heard that there may have been some changes in the carry on battery restrictions, you might want to check with your airline because the BG-C222 may now be too large to carry on. One of these days I will research the carry-on battery regulations again. I hate the way that they keep changing regulations and the way that the regulations are enforced.
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Permalink Reply by Renee on
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Hello Tim & Brian ~
Thank you both for providing such valuable info and tips. I can't tell you how much your thoughtfulness has helped me. I would not have been able to even begin to arrive at the tech requirements nor the appropriate battery without your fantastic advice. And, needless to say, you have saved me so much time in the search effort - and I expect you have save me money as well. So - thank you very much !
My best and wishing you well in all your travels,
Renee
Tim said:I have carried and used my BG-C222 on airplanes, I think that the BG-C444 is larger than the maximum allowed battery for carry-on (it can be put in checked luggage). I have heard that there may have been some changes in the carry on battery restrictions, you might want to check with your airline because the BG-C222 may now be too large to carry on. One of these days I will research the carry-on battery regulations again. I hate the way that they keep changing regulations and the way that the regulations are enforced.
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Permalink Reply by Tanina Agosto on
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Hello, Dawn!
Has your sleep physician/pulmonologist ever recommended you to get a consultation to see if you are a candidate for an oral appliance? I have a number of patients at my office that utilize Oral Appliance Therapy so they can have more freedom when traveling or camping.
Regards,
Tanina
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