I use something like this: http://www.ebags.com/product/samsonite/silhouette-11-softside-shoulder-bag/132583?productid=1343525 My bag is that size and configuration. You can use a shoulder strap or not. Without a shoulder strap, I find that it's sufficiently briefcase like that I can bring it into a...

I have flown out of Frankfurt many times. The inspectors are very familiar with CPAP and in fact, they do not require you to take it out at all. If you say, "I have a CPAP, do I need to take it out?" They will say, "no" (as opposed to giving you a look like "what's CPAP?"). But they require you take...

Yes, I physically have and own the three machines.

I have insurance with one of the major companies and they contract exclusively with one DME (the one usually mentioned here). I was diagnosed with severe apnea last year and the doctor prescribed a CPAP. I got a tank Respironics CPAP with humidifier; no other bells and whistles. I tried it for a mon...

Yes, this happened to me. I have Cigna and they told me that Apria is the sole DME. I thought that I was going to get an appointment and somebody would explain it all, but a box just showed up at the front door one day (tank style Respironics with humidifier). I watched the video and set things up. ...

Thanks everybody for this forum which has so much information! I recently started treatment. First I had a Remstar Plus CPAP set at 10 with a Comfortselect mask. I found the mask and machine to be quiet and there was no problem except that I find it a little hard to breathe against the air, but this...