Taking cpap on an airplane

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:46 pm

In a couple of weeks, I'll be flying for the first time since going on CPAP. I assume I'll have to take my machine with me as a carry on--right? I have a Remstar Auto (tank). What about the distilled water? Any other helpful hints would be appreciated. I did already see the posts about using CPAP in a hotel room and will be buying some scrunchies and 3M stickies tomorrow!

JeffH · Post by **JeffH** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:49 pm

Carry it on and guard it with your life. It is by far the most important thing I take with me traveling. Don't use a humidifier, so I don't worry about water.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:28 pm

Here is a recent thread about flying.

viewtopic.php?p=147688&highlight=faa#147688

pedroski · Post by **pedroski** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:34 pm

Ha! Linda beat me to it.

viewtopic/t17374/A-few-travel-questions.html

Peter

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:27 am

Many hotels will have distilled water waiting for you if you request it in advance.

Brenda

snoozeandlose · Post by **snoozeandlose** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:47 pm

When I flew to New Zealand--a 12 hour flight--I contacted the airlines and was told some planes have ele outlets so you can use your unit. I didn't request that service soon enough so I just went without it. Since I didn't sleep because I was three rows from the restrooms I didn't get any sleep due to constantly banging doors.

DVader68 · Post by **DVader68** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:34 pm

Those threads were of great help to me. I was surprised to find out the hotels have distilled water on site. I'll have to check into that.

djixie · Post by **djixie** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:47 pm

As usual, you guys know all the answers and are gracious in sharing! Thanks!!

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:56 pm

Even if the hotel doesn't have distilled water on site, with enough notice they will usually have some waiting for you.

Brenda

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