Cpap

[Jonell]

Hi everyone. My DH just got dx with sleep apnea and received his CPAP machine yesterday. We are flying down to WDW on the 30th and staying at BWV. Do they sell distilled water on-site since he will need it for the machine? Thanks

 

[I loveStitchnippyjon]

Honestly, when I travel I don't worry about distilled. I put regular tap water in the resevoir and have never had any problems.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Same thing. When I travel I use regular tap water.

Note that the use of distilled water is not for the benefit of the machine. Since the water is used to humidify the air, it does get into your lungs. Occasional use of tap water does not hurt.

 

[BillSears]

Since it is Florida water maybe you can use just plain bottled water?

 

[Strawberry's mom&dad]

My DH just uses tap water while on vacation,and never has had any trouble.
Just be sure when you go to pack that you remember to empty the humidifer chamber out. The CPAP needs to be carried on to the airplane. Most airlines do not count it toward your limit as it is considered medical equipment.

 

[Jonell]

Thanks everyone..Like I said he just got the machine yesterday so we are new at this. I will let him know tap water is ok. Also, does he need to bring any paperwork from the MD explaining it's a medical device for it to be a carry on for the flight?

 

[blessedmom4]

My youngest daughter uses a C-Pap machine. Distilled water will maximize the life of the water chamber and reduce mineral deposits, which is why it is recommended to be used. However, it is ok to occasionally use tap water.

Here is a great article I found a while back about traveling with a c-pap machine:

C-Pap article.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I have a backpack which holds my CPAP machine, my blood pressure meter, my blood sugar tester, and all my medications. I never have any problem with TSA. The first time I took the CPAP on a flight I was told that it has to be out and in a separate tray, just as a computer.

And one time an airline employee said I had too much carryon (my suitcase for a two night stay, the backpack and my computer case) as soon as I said the backpack was all medical stuff I had no problem.

 

[bushdianee]

I also use a CPAP and was at WDW last summer. I ordered a gallon of distilled water from garden grocer along with our bottles of water, pop and fruit. They will deliver right to your room. Prices are reasonable and there is a delivery charge.

 

[Singledad]

with how humid it was during the time of year I went, I actually didn't even use the humidifier during my trip. But yes, tap water will be fine if you can't find distilled.

This machine is going to make this trip SO MUCH BETTER! Trust me when I say the difference of being able to breathe all night makes... really counts.

You will have to bring the cpap as a carry on if you are flying. it does not count against you for your number of carry ons. you will not be questioned about it, as TSA's see so many of these machines a day, they know it is a medical device. in fact, Cpap's go through their own little screening process as discribed here: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/cpap.shtm

It really isn't that big of a deal and took less time for them to do than it was for my daughter to get her shoes back on.

Have fun!

 

[Jonell]

with how humid it was during the time of year I went, I actually didn't even use the humidifier during my trip. But yes, tap water will be fine if you can't find distilled.

This machine is going to make this trip SO MUCH BETTER! Trust me when I say the difference of being able to breathe all night makes... really counts.

You will have to bring the cpap as a carry on if you are flying. it does not count against you for your number of carry ons. you will not be questioned about it, as TSA's see so many of these machines a day, they know it is a medical device. in fact, Cpap's go through their own little screening process as discribed here: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/cpap.shtm

It really isn't that big of a deal and took less time for them to do than it was for my daughter to get her shoes back on.

Have fun!

Thanks. I have seen a huge difference in him already. He was actually able to stay awake all day yesterday without his usual 3-4 hour nap. It's going to be so nice going to WDW this time without him being tired and having to go back to the room to sleep all afternoon. Last trip he fell asleep on most of the rides

 

[Singledad]

Thanks. I have seen a huge difference in him already. He was actually able to stay awake all day yesterday without his usual 3-4 hour nap. It's going to be so nice going to WDW this time without him being tired and having to go back to the room to sleep all afternoon. Last trip he fell asleep on most of the rides

Yeah, It will totally be a BIG but wonderful change! woohoo for the invention of c-paps!

Before you know it, he'll be bored at home cause he doesn't know what to do with his awake self... or at least, I had that trouble at first... so used to sleeping all the time I didn't know what to DO with myself.
Then again, I am sure you could think a few things for him to do.. *grins*