What are some CPAP travel tips?Updated 15 days ago

CPAP therapy should be used every night. Your CPAP or BiPAP machine and equipment should go with you on trips. There are some tips to help with your travel: - Remove water from your humidifier: If you plan to bring your CPAP humidifier with you, remove the water from the humidifier chamber. Water left in the humidifier chamber can be tipped into your machine and cause damage. - Accompany your CPAP through security: When going through security, security agents will usually need to inspect the CPAP separately—ask to stay with the CPAP to ensure all of your parts (cords, masks, chambers, filters) get back into the bag. - Identify Your CPAP as Medical Equipment: To help move through security easier, put a medical equipment tag on your CPAP bag. We offer a Medical Equipment Luggage Tag. - Carry a Medical Alert Card: When traveling, it is good to carry a medical alert card in your wallet. The card will inform emergency personnel that you have obstructive sleep apnea. We offer a Medical Alert Card. - Pack Your Power Cord: Check to make sure your cord is packed with your machine before you leave home and when heading back home. - Know what type of power your CPAP requires: If you are going to use a battery, make sure you have all the parts needed to run the CPAP on battery power safely. If you are traveling abroad, make sure you have an international adapter plug. - Bring Spare Parts and Back-Up Mask: Like the power cord, items get left behind or misplaced while on the road. Having spare parts and a back-up mask will ensure you are not caught without equipment. Forget something? Call us at 800.356.5221. CPAP.com delivers all over the US and to most international destinations including hotels and resorts. We also have expedited shipping options if you are in a bind.