(02-11-2017, 02:06 AM)Cooljulutah Wrote: Hey everyone!

I'm new here, so I hope the questions I post are alright. I am going on my first business trip with a cpap machine in a couple of weeks. I'm so nervous for many reasons! I'm traveling with someone I only recently met, so I don't know her very well. I'd like to get your thoughts on a few things:

1. How do I tell my co-worker I'll be rooming with that I have a cpap machine? 

2. Should I provide her with ear plugs?

3. How well does a cpap machine travel? Should I check in my suitcase, or would it be ok in a carry on bag?

4. Should I try to find somewhere to buy distilled water for the humidifier, or would it be ok to use bottled water for two nights?

5. Is there anything I can do to make inhaling quieter? The machine is unbelievably quiet, but it's a bit noisy through the mask when I inhale.

These questions may seem really silly, but I've only been using a cpap for a couple of weeks, and I'm pretty embarrassed by it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

Thanks!

~ Julie ~

(02-11-2017, 02:06 AM)Cooljulutah Wrote: Hey everyone!

I'm new here, so I hope the questions I post are alright. I am going on my first business trip with a cpap machine in a couple of weeks. I'm so nervous for many reasons! I'm traveling with someone I only recently met, so I don't know her very well. I'd like to get your thoughts on a few things:

1. How do I tell my co-worker I'll be rooming with that I have a cpap machine? 

2. Should I provide her with ear plugs?

3. How well does a cpap machine travel? Should I check in my suitcase, or would it be ok in a carry on bag?

4. Should I try to find somewhere to buy distilled water for the humidifier, or would it be ok to use bottled water for two nights?

5. Is there anything I can do to make inhaling quieter? The machine is unbelievably quiet, but it's a bit noisy through the mask when I inhale.

These questions may seem really silly, but I've only been using a cpap for a couple of weeks, and I'm pretty embarrassed by it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

Thanks!

~ Julie ~

(02-11-2017, 02:51 AM)Ockrocket Wrote:

(02-11-2017, 02:06 AM)Cooljulutah Wrote: Hey everyone!

I'm new here, so I hope the questions I post are alright. I am going on my first business trip with a cpap machine in a couple of weeks. I'm so nervous for many reasons! I'm traveling with someone I only recently met, so I don't know her very well. I'd like to get your thoughts on a few things:

1. How do I tell my co-worker I'll be rooming with that I have a cpap machine? 

2. Should I provide her with ear plugs?

3. How well does a cpap machine travel? Should I check in my suitcase, or would it be ok in a carry on bag?

4. Should I try to find somewhere to buy distilled water for the humidifier, or would it be ok to use bottled water for two nights?

5. Is there anything I can do to make inhaling quieter? The machine is unbelievably quiet, but it's a bit noisy through the mask when I inhale.

These questions may seem really silly, but I've only been using a cpap for a couple of weeks, and I'm pretty embarrassed by it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

Thanks!

~ Julie ~

Welcome to Apnea Board Julie... 

1. Just start a casual conversation about the trip, and mention that you have to travel with a medical device.. then give her a brief explanation of what it is and how you will be using it. 
Many people are actually aware of what sleep apnoea is and that CPAP machines are used to help manage it. 

2. You can offer to supply or pay them if she thinks she might want to use them. 

3. Definitely take it as a carry on, I wouldn't trust it in cargo as it may accidentally end up at a different city to where you do. (and there is the risk of damage as well)

4. Depending on country/city you will be in, bottled water, and in some cases tap water (which is all I use in mine here in Australia) is ok for use in the humidifier. 

5. Don't breathe in perhaps?   (the mask experts will be able to better advise you, my F&P Eson nose mask coupled to my Philips Dreamstation doesn't keep my wife awake)

The only silly question when it comes to your health, is the one you don't ask. 

There is no need to be embarrassed about using a CPAP, it is no different to medications or other treatments we use for ailments through our lives. 

It will take you time to become accustomed to using it each night, and to get the right mask/adjustment/machine settings sorted most likely as well. 

Cheers, Ock. (aka Stephen, or Steve   )