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01-14-2009, 05:25 PM | #1 | |||
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Having traveled a bit recently, I have a couple of suggestions for fellow CPAP users.
I found out recently that when you fly, you don't have to count your CPAP as an extra carry-on bag. I use the original padded bag for mine and, if they give me any problems about having 3 carry-ons, I just tell them that this one is "medical equipment." It was actually a nice airport employee who told me I could do that. Also, most airports want you to have the machine itself (not the hoses or mask) already out of the bag when you run it through the x-ray machine. They like to swab it for drugs (I think). The unruly hose/tube, face mask and cord are more easily managed by placing them in a plastic grocery bag and tying it closed before placing them in with the machine. My CPAP bag is large enough that I also put my liquids in it (in a Baggie). I have to get the CPAP out anyway, so its convenient.
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01-14-2009, 05:34 PM | #2 | ||
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Yappiest Elder Member
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Twink. I'm going to copy this and put it in the Sticky.
Thank you for this info.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Twinkletoes (01-14-2009) |
01-14-2009, 05:43 PM | #3 | |||
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You're very welcome.
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