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Going on Vacation? Don’t forget your CPAP!

Just because you are going on vacation doesn’t mean your CPAP therapy can go on hiatus as well. It is important that you do not...

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Just because you are going on vacation doesn’t mean your CPAP therapy can go on hiatus as well. It is important that you do not cease CPAP therapy for any period of time. Just think, what keeps you functioning well at home will also help keep you refreshed while abroad, with get up and go for all that sightseeing and shopping!

The National Sleep Foundation and Sleep Health Foundation have some great tips on what you need to keep in mind when you travel, just follow these links:

https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/going-vacation-don%E2%80%99t-forget-cpap-equipment-sleep-apnea

https://sleephealthfoundation.org.au/pdfs/Travelling%20with%20CPAP.pdf

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