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== Travel units ==
Most modern CPAP machines are typically bulkycompact and come in well-designed travel cases. For air-travel, which can pose a problem for travellers. The machine might be too large to be medical device does not count against your carry-on luggage and too heavy to pack in checked luggage without making it overweightlimits, but must be available for inspection when passing through a TSA checkpoint. Travel-size CPAP machines are available that are small enough to sit comfortably on a night stand next to a hotel bed and light enough to not add too much weight to your luggage. because of Most travel machines do not have built-in humidifiers, and may use shorter, slimmer tubing and have integrated power supplies. The machines have a reputation for being less comfortable and noisier than most full-size CPAPs. These machines cost as much or ore than a conventional CPAP. While these machines offer space and weight saving, the expense of buying a new travel machine, this is may be a cost-effective choice only for frequent travelers.
== Air travel with CPAP ==
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