Anyone having problems with machines after flying?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.

Who has had problems with machines after flying? What brand of machine do you use?

YES
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NO
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Total votes: 8

bap40
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Post by bap40 » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:47 am

I just read a thread from someone else who had problems after a flight.

Anymore comments anyone?
Brooke

islander
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Post by islander » Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:13 pm

I have had no problems related to flying with my "M" Autopap in the last two years and over 40 flights. I do hand carry the machine in it's original padded case and also have used it while on several long overseas flights. I have been pleasantly surprised that it brought no attention of the other passengers or flight crew when I have used it on the plane. I sure felt better than I had other times after a 14 hour flight across the Pacific. It is nice that they have necessary power available on those long flights. Of course it really helps if you are able to get a business or first class seat!
Further, I have noticed recently that the time taken getting the machine through TSA (security) has been speeded up. It seems they all are quite familiar with the machines now.

Islander


kennethryan
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Post by kennethryan » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:07 pm

No problems for me. I'm not a big traveler, but I did have a spate last fall where I had to go 3 times in 2 months. :-( One trip was to Colorado Springs, flew into Denver but didn't stay there.

On one trip I had a hurt hand so I was unable to carry more than one bag. My laptop stayed with me, the Resmed bag got packed in the center of my suitcase (surrounded by clothing) and checked. I was very nervous about it, but all turned out well.

Resmed S8, was using an Elite at the time ...


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