Traveling with APAP - Suggestions (TIP)

[TPS316]

Just a FYI. I am not sure if I am the only one with this issue but the last several times I took my APAP on a flight the air freshener that you really do not notices really contaminates the hose. Bad enough where it takes quite a bit a rinsing and airing it out. Now I always place the hose and mask in sealed zip lock bags that are then wrapped in an additional plastic bad. This seems to work good for me.

[Guest]

the last several times I took my APAP on a flight the air freshener that you really do not notices really contaminates the hose.

where is it you are coming in contact with airfresheners

[TPS316]

The overhead bins in the aircraft. Just having the machine in its case absorbs this stuff. Then you have a very unpleasant surprise when you take the 1st inhale at night. It takes a lot of effort to get this smell out. Bot while flying Delta airlines.

[Slartybartfast]

That's odd. I've never noticed that. But every time I travel and strap on, I'm greeted with a concentrated rush of air that smells like the last hotel room I stayed in. It takes most of a night to lose the stench.

[StuUnderPressure]

That's odd. I've never noticed that. But every time I travel and strap on, I'm greeted with a concentrated rush of air that smells like the last hotel room I stayed in. It takes most of a night to lose the stench.

I very seldom fly Delta.
I don't have a problem with Delta.
It is just that where I fly from & to pretty much keeps me from flying Delta & having to go to its hub (way out of the way).

Regardless, I also have never noticed that & I always put my machine in the bins as opposed to under the seat in front of me.

Like you, the smell I smell is the last hotel room.

Since I travel with a dedicated travel machine, I just run it for a few hours after I get home to remove that smell. If the smell is really intense OR if I am close to needing a filter replacement anyway, I will also go ahead & replace the filter.