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Apr 17, 2010, 7:32 am

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FatManInNYC

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Originally Posted by Yaatri

I was considering that as my travel unit, but I have now been put on a bipap. The battery won't last long with the humidfier. As it is cabin air is so dry that using a cpap without the humidifier will dry yiour throat and sinuses. One might be better off not using a cpap on an aircraft.

Or, you can use saline gel or saline spray before dozing off. @:-)

My DME provider suggested "Ayr" brand and it has worked fine. I haven't used on a flight yet, but have travelled without the humidifier with no issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Ayr-Saline-Nas.../dp/B000052X6G

Thanks for pointing me to the sticky (in a separate response) about certified machines - I literally bought my new machine last month and every manufacturer and every DME provider I called told me there were none that carried the label.

Last edited by FatManInNYC; Apr 17, 2010 at 7:37 am

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