Can I use bottled water in my CPAP when traveling?
Bottled Water Is Your Friend.It's important to only use distilled water in your CPAP, because tap water (and even spring water) contains minerals that can build up in your machine and cause it to break down in time.
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It's important to only use distilled water in your CPAP, because tap water (and even spring water) contains minerals that can build up in your machine and cause it to break down in time. This is especially important if you're traveling to a location where you're advised to not drink the local water.
Using bottled spring water or mineral water in your CPAP may be fine to do once or twice if you're in a pinch, but it's a bad habit to get into. Many kinds of bottled water have a high mineral content which can lead to buildup over time, potentially damaging your motor, CPAP tubing, and water chamber.
Yet, more than three-quarters of CPAP users say they use their CPAP machine at least some of the time while traveling. “It's important to pack your CPAP machine whenever you travel, since OSA must be treated continuously, just like any other medical condition.”
Am I allowed to carry my CPAP machine onboard the plane, do I have to remove it from my carry-on? A nebulizer, CPAP, BiPAP and APAP must be removed from its carrying case and undergo X-ray screening. Facemasks and tubing may remain in the case. You may provide a clear plastic bag to place the device through the X-ray.