Travel CPAP machine anyone?
I do a good deal of traveling and use a Cpap machine for sleep apnea (Respironic). I have been considering buying a travel CPAP machine. They are not cheap and I was looking to hear if anyone else has had experience with a scaled down model, which one, and drawbacks. My CPAP has traveled the world but it would be easier if I could be more "nimble" with a sleeker model.
Thanks for advice and any shopping links you might have.
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I looked into travel CPAPS a couple of years ago when I thought I was going to need CPAP but they were hard to find and one had been recalled and withdrawn. CPAP ended up not being suitable for me and I now have an INSPIRE device which of course is awesome for travel, just a control which looks exactly like a computer mouse and works for obstructive sleep apnea, not central sleep apnea.
I don't have a "nimble" CPAP but was surprised when getting information for our upcoming riverboat cruise. We were advised that we could call Tauck and they would have distilled water on board for my CPAP. They added that info to my profile so I won't need to call for future cruises. They advised us they couldn't make arrangements at hotels, but having distilled water on the riverboat will be a great convenience.
I don't have personal experience but a friend bought a small travel machine ($1000 ball park) that was none returnable. Turns out she's allergic to whatever the hoses are made out of and hasn't been able to use it. Tauck did provide her with distilled water on the river cruise we went on which was very convenient.