{"id":199,"date":"2022-02-11T18:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T18:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2022-03-23T19:03:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:03:33","slug":"tips-for-traveling-with-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/tips-for-traveling-with-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling with Sleep Apnea? Stay Comfortable with These 4 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s easy enough to manage sleep apnea with an oral appliance or a CPAP machine at home, but what about when you\u2019re traveling? It\u2019s important to make sure that you have access to your prescription when you need it, so you need to consider the situation carefully and plan accordingly. Below are 4 tips for traveling with sleep apnea<\/a>; keep them in mind if you want to make your upcoming trip a bit less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. When Flying, Check the Airline Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any time you travel by plane, you want to confirm what\u2019s okay to take with you in your luggage. Oral appliances and CPAP machines can generally both be either checked luggage or carry-on items, but the standards might be different depending on the airline you use and whether you\u2019re traveling outside the country. It\u2019s best to check your airport\u2019s specific guidelines at least two weeks before your flight so that you have plenty of time to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep Your Prescription with You as Much as Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one ever plans to lose their luggage at the airport, but it happens far too frequently. To be safe, you should keep your sleep apnea prescription with you at all times, which means carrying it onto the plane whenever possible. An oral appliance can easily be stored in a purse or a large wallet, although you should keep it in its protective case at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. For CPAP Machines, Check the Power Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you rely on a CPAP machine for a good night\u2019s sleep, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you can actually use it once you get to your destination. When traveling outside the country, bring a universal power adapter with you in case your destination doesn\u2019t use the same voltage or adapters as the United States. It may also be a good idea to pack extension cords so that you can use your CPAP machine even if there isn\u2019t an adapter close to the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. For Oral Appliance, Pack Your Cleaning Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral appliances need to be cleaned regularly for oral hygiene purposes, and it\u2019s important not to break this routine even when traveling. Make sure you pack all of the necessary cleaning products. Your airline may have specific requirements for how big the containers can be and how many you can bring with you, so be sure to double-check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as you make the proper preparations and pack carefully before you leave, you should be able to have a fun, relaxing trip while keeping your sleep apnea under control. If you\u2019re wondering if there\u2019s anything else you can do to prepare, talk to the sleep dentist or doctor who gave you your prescription to see what advice they might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Robert G. Dernick graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1979. He opened his first practice in The Woodlands in 1980, and today he\u2019s known as one of the most experienced dentists in the area. Today he puts a lot of his focus on providing non-invasive sleep apnea therapy in the form of custom-made appliances. If you\u2019re having trouble with sleep apnea or have questions about your sleep apnea treatment, get in touch with Dr. Dernick by visiting his website<\/a> or calling (281) 783-3419.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easy enough to manage sleep apnea with an oral appliance or a CPAP machine at home, but what about when you\u2019re traveling? It\u2019s important to make sure that you have access to your prescription when you need it, so you need to consider the situation carefully and plan accordingly. Below are 4 tips for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":201,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199\/revisions\/201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}