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Re: Air Canada- CPAP counts as carryーon

Posted by mimi on May 23, 2007 at 07:16:27:

In Reply to: Re: Air Canada- CPAP counts as carryーon posted by Barb (Seattle) on May 22, 2007 at 22:54:01:

I use a Remstar, with NasalAireII "mask". I sleep with 2 tiny homemade pillows. When I pack, I put my CPAP in the bottom corner of my 22 inch carryon, (wheel-end) with a little pillow to cushion at the lower end, and another at the side of the case. I put my robe or other soft items under it. Then I put other necessities in the case, including my medicines, cosmetics case, Zip bag of undies, small cassette player etc., and fasten the case's elastic strap over the top. There are also soft things in the zipper top compartment. I put my hose, and NasalAire II pieces in the outside zipper compartment, along with a little tray that I always use under my CPAP on flooring, etc. I believe this to be more secure and convenient than the soft bag that came with it, even if that does have some foam padding. I know it is more convenient for me, but I do realize that many people have more accessories and a rigid mask, etc.
The airport security people still scrutinize the CPAP carefully, and I have occasionally carried a prescription/note from my physician that it is medical equipment, but not always. I also know there is less possibility of my leaving it somewhere!
Good luck if you want to fight the bureaucracy.

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