Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It’s also used to treat COPD and overlap syndrome, a term used when OSA and COPD occur together. CPAP promotes better breathing by providing continuous airflow and applying a gentle pressure to the throat area. CPAP keeps the air passages open so you can rest easily and get the quality sleep you deserve.
For years traveling with a CPAP machine was restrictive and cumbersome. The traveling CPAP machine has changed all that and users who need to use CPAP during sleep now have an important advantage – they can sleep anywhere they’d like without having to worry about experiencing a drop in their oxygen levels. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular traveling CPAP machines available for purchase online.
1. HDM Z1 Travel CPAP – 10 ounces
The Z1 Travel CPAP boasts of being the world’s smallest, lightest, most integrated fixed-pressure CPAP machine on the market today. Weighing only 10 ounces and measuring less than 7 inches tall, the Z1 comes with an optional, fully integrated “PowerShell” battery solution that provides enough power for a full night of cord-free CPAP use for most people. Additional features include:
2. Transcend Auto Mini CPAP – 0.9 pounds
With a 21-day risk free trial, you can’t go wrong with the Transcend Auto Mini CPAP. At 0.9 pounds and less than 7 inches tall, the Mini CPAP is compared to the size and weight of a soda can. The Transcend Auto Mini CPAP is a good fit if your current machine is a fixed pressure PAP device. Best of all, it allows you to sleep anywhere! Additional features include:
3. Apex XT Fit Travel CPAP – 1.76 pounds
At only 1.76 pounds and less than 6 inches tall, the Apex ST Fit Travel CPAP comes with a free face or nasal mask and makes little to no noise. It has a built in power supply and a user friendly interface making it an affordable, lightweight choice for home or travel. Additional features include:
4. ResMed S9 Escape – 1.79 pounds
Whether at home or on the go, the ResMed S9 Escape is ideal for any nightstand. Additionally, it has a mask-fit system that allows for presetting your mask type. Weighing only 1.79 pounds and 6 inches tall, this travel CPAP can easily tuck into a suitcase making it an ideal travel companion. Additional features include:
5. PR SystemOne Remstar 60 Series Auto CPAP with Bluetooth – 3 pounds
The PR SystemOne Remstar 60 Series Auto CPAP auto-adjusts therapy pressure on a breath by breath basis and allows you to view and track therapy data over a Bluetooth connection. Additional features include:
By Deborah Leader RN, BSN, PHN
How much do these Cpap machines cost?
Hi Ron, you can learn more about the Z1 CPAP machine here: https://www.inogen.com/product/z1-cpap/
Will insurance cover the cost of the HDM Z1 CPAP machine?
Hi Terry, Unfortunately most insurances will not reimburse purchases made on CPAP.com.