Friends,
I'm petitioning my insurance company to pay for a travel CPAP since I have to make several air travel trips/year for work.
I have been asked for information on the machine specs and pricing. For those with experience with this sort of thing, what would you recommend?
Best regards,
Eve
Best CPAP machine for travel
Best CPAP machine for travel
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Best, Eve
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Re: Best CPAP machine for travel
Insurance paying for a second machine would be unusual,
But if the travel is work-required, perhaps your employer could help.
--or it could be counted as a work or medical expense on your taxes.
To avoid over-paying, become familiar with the online prices at
secondwind cpap or cpap.com, (the hosts of this forum.)
Local DME's are notorious for scandalous pricing. (And other misdeeds)
But if the travel is work-required, perhaps your employer could help.
--or it could be counted as a work or medical expense on your taxes.
To avoid over-paying, become familiar with the online prices at
secondwind cpap or cpap.com, (the hosts of this forum.)
Local DME's are notorious for scandalous pricing. (And other misdeeds)
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Re: Best CPAP machine for travel
CPAP.com has a "Help me Choose" option which should be very useful for you. Here is the direct link to this feature:
https://www.cpap.com/help-me-choose-cpap-machine.php
Good Luck!
https://www.cpap.com/help-me-choose-cpap-machine.php
Good Luck!
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Re: Best CPAP machine for travel
I find it OK to travel with an exact duplicate of my main machine (Resmed S9/H5i) - not small but I know it and trust it...
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Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Sleepyhead SW. NeilMed and Alkalol Nasal rinses. Veramyst. AutoPAP 11-20 cms. Started June '14, untreated AHI 31-38, with PAP around 1. |
Re: Best CPAP machine for travel
Thanks so much for the suggestions. The comparison shopping link is very helpful. I wish I had this resource available when I got my home machine in February.
I had a good chat with the customer service person at the CPAP.com website, and she feels the Transcend EZ EX is closest to my current machine, but under a pound. The reviews seem pretty positive. I don't know if I'll be successful with the insurance company - it is a special request and we'll see.
You guys always have helpful suggestions, so thanks. You're great!!
I had a good chat with the customer service person at the CPAP.com website, and she feels the Transcend EZ EX is closest to my current machine, but under a pound. The reviews seem pretty positive. I don't know if I'll be successful with the insurance company - it is a special request and we'll see.
You guys always have helpful suggestions, so thanks. You're great!!
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Machine: AirSense 10 AutoSet with Heated Humidifer + P10 Nasal Pillow Mask Bundle |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Best, Eve