Suffering from sleep apnea and want to lead an adventurous life sleeping under the stars too? Here are four continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) camping tips you can consider to make the trip an enjoyable one.
Never compromise CPAP adherence, always use it whenever and wherever you are sleeping at. The current CPAP models are small portable and convenient to use without a\ power source and to get a good night’s sleep to get the most out of your vacation, your roommate would thank you too for the silence instead of snoring.
Learn to use your CPAP with an external CPAP battery for example the ResMed Power Station (RPS II) can only be charged in a wall outlet so consider using a marine battery to power the CPAP machine, consult the equipment provider about what you need and where to get it if you are still clueless where you can get it from.
Prepare enough external battery to ensure you have sufficient power as humidification and CPAP pressure can affect how much power the battery can provide. Understand the number of hours of power the battery can last for example ResMed's RPSII has 13 hours of power and only 4 hours with humidification on. Consult the equipment provider about how much power the CPAP battery can provide, if you can run 2 batteries at once to double the power, and depending on the weather forecast if you can do without the humidification. Lastly, remember to change the filter when you get home as it most likely has picked up lots of allergens and dust particles.
If you are at risk or have sleep apnea, it is important to consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis early and the underlying issue of the cause of sleep apnea. Depending on your financial situation and sleep apnea condition, the doctor will work through with you the type of sleep apnea test in the comfort of your home or an in-lab sleep test to determine the precise nature of your condition to avoid any long-term issues. Besides most insurance companies now pay for sleep testing and CPAP treatment, early intervention with a sleep apnea device can stop snoring or one can a sleep apnea CPAP trial from the equipment supplier or distributor that distributes a range of sleep apnea devices
for a better quality of sleep and healthier overall well-being.
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