The document provides 6 tips for taking your CPAP machine on vacation: 1) Bring a travel-sized CPAP to ensure restful sleep; 2) Bring a portable power source or outlet converter since power sources vary; 3) Keep your CPAP in your carry-on to avoid loss or damage; 4) Inform the airline that you will use your CPAP and request seating near a power outlet; 5) Get a doctor's note stating your CPAP is necessary to avoid issues at security; 6) Bring a backup power source like extra batteries in case of issues.

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6 T I P S F O R T A K I N G
Y O U R C P A P O N
V A C A T I O N
Alex Lucio

2. It might be tempting to skip the
hassle and not bring the CPAP for
a week-long trip, but you’ll sleep
so much better with it that the
effort is worth it. Taking a smaller,
travel-sized CPAP will ensure your
nights pass smoothly.
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D O N ’ T S K I P
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You’ll need a power source,
especially if you’re going camping
or to a country with different
power outlets. Either bring a
portable power source, such as a
battery, or the appropriate outlet
converter. Research ahead of
time and see what makes the most
sense for your trip.

3. KEEP IT IN YOUR
CARRY-ON
If you’re traveling by
plane, keep your
CPAP in your carry-
on. That way you
don’t have to worry
about losing your
CPAP if your luggage
gets lost, or spend
the flight uncertain if
it became damaged in
the hull. Also, if you
plan on sleeping
during the flight, this
way you’ll have it
available for your
use.

4. I N F O R M T H E A I R L I N E
Confirm with your airline that CPAPs are permitted and that you can bring
yours onboard. With so many regulations, checking ahead of time will minimize
the hassle come the day of your flight.
More than that, if you’re going to use your CPAP during the flight, make sure to
tell the airline when you purchase your tickets, to ensure you can be seated
near a power source.
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5. A note from your doctor’s office
and a medical certificate saying
that your CPAP is necessary for
your basic survival will make sure
you cannot be denied entry. It
gives the legal documentation to
show that your CPAP machine is
in fact what you claim it is, and
hopefully answer any questions.
Don’t forget your prescription,
either. If your CPAP breaks down,
the prescription will allow you to
get a new one, no matter where
you are. Don’t risk getting
stranded without one.
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6. You never know what will
happen while traveling,
so have a back-up plan.
Either an extra battery
pack or more than once
power cord will suffice.
Thankfully, most modern
travel-friendly CPAP
machines come with
adjustable settings for
different outlets, but it’s
never a bad idea to have
a back-up, just in case.
Back-Up Power
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7. T H A N K Y O U F O R
V I E W I N G !
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