3 Tips For Safe Camping With Sleep Apnea

12 July 2022
Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea, you may think that this condition will prevent you from enjoying a night in the great outdoors. The good news is that sleep apnea doesn't have to stop you from camping.

You will just need to take some extra precautions to ensure that you are prepared to manage your sleep apnea while you are communing with nature.

1. Reserve the Right Campsite

You may be tempted to just pull off into the woods and set up camp, but this approach to camping could be dangerous if you have sleep apnea. It's best if you research campgrounds in the area you want to visit to determine what amenities are available to guests.

Reserve a campsite that has an electrical outlet. This will ensure that you are able to operate your CPAP machine without incident throughout the night.

If you are unable to locate a suitable campsite, be sure to bring along several CPAP battery packs to help you keep your machine running smoothly.

Being able to use your CPAP machine will make your camping trip more enjoyable, so be sure that you have a plan in place to power the machine while you are camping.

2. Invest in a Travel-Sized CPAP Machine

The CPAP machine that you use each night at home can be quite bulky. Toting this large machine along on a camping trip just doesn't make sense. The best solution is to invest in a travel-sized CPAP machine.

These machines are small and compact, making them easy to pack alongside your camping gear.

As an added bonus, travel-sized CPAP machines tend to be more efficient than their larger counterparts. This means that your battery packs (should you choose to camp off-grid) will last longer when you use a travel-sized CPAP machine.

3. Pack Plenty of Water

Many people like to use their CPAP machine with the humidifier feature engaged. Having a humidifier helps prevent the CPAP from drying out your respiratory passages while you sleep.

If you are planning to use your humidifier feature, you will need to pack enough distilled water to stock your machine for the duration of your trip.

Putting tap water into a CPAP machine can cause the plastic tubing attached to the machine to clog up. Only distilled water will help your CPAP machine's humidifier safely deliver the moisture you need during the night.

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