BreatheX Battery Powered CPAP Machine

I planned to use this machine for long flights like to China and Europe. It did allow for that, but the routine to recharge it was complicated and charging took a long time. It's heavy and large. You'd do better to buy a separate charger for a conventional machine.

I purchased this specifically for my trip oversea, it worked very well on the plane, although the flight attendent twice woke me because she thought I was using oxygen, and I had to explain that was not the case. I did not make use of it while at my hotel choosing instead to pack my Puritan Bennett 420 in my luggage for nightly use. One item of note about this CPAP or any other CPAP for anyone traveling on an overnight flight. Air France told me that they recently have banned the use of a CPAP machine's on their flights, saying that using the machines are too much of a disturbance to other passengers, so check with your airline carrier to discover whether or not you will be allowed to use your machine or not.

Even though it is battery powered, it seems like a very fragile machine. Just turning it 90 degrees on its side was enough to cut the power, thereby stopping the flow of air. This happened the first night I used it. Since then, I have been very careful to make certain it stays level and doesn't get turned on its side. If this is what might happen while tent camping, I'm hesitant to rate this with more than 3 stars. It would be great to get 2 nights' sleep from it, but 1.5 nights was all it gave without a recharge.

In general, I like the concept of a battery operated machine. I frequently make long, overnight flights, and this is a big help. I recently made a trip to Germany. The CPAP worked fine on the plane, but when I arrived in Germany, it would not hold a charge. I would get a low battery alarm after 1 hour of sleep. Because of my sleep apnea, I had 2 weeks of very bad sleep.It is a design flaw of this machine that it cannot be used with AC back-up. If I had it to do over again, I would have bought your less expensive machine that allows AC back-up. My machine has been replaced under warranty, but I don't know if I can trust it in the future for an extended trip. Steven K., M.D.

So far, I am totally unimpressed. I have attempted to use the Breathex for 3 consecutive nights. The batteries are fully charged. One night it ran all night. The other 2 nights it shuts off after 2-3 hours of operation. The on/off button is nowhere close to an area that I could accidentally push it in my sleep, so I have not figured out what is causing this malfunction yet.

Its cool: 1. I can finally sleep in a tent. 2. In a hotel, I don't have to find the only outlet within reach that usually seems to be behind the bed. 3. I don't wear it like portrayed in the ad. I place it next to me on the bed, and its nice to use a shorter air hose. 4. The product seems very high quality and quiet. I would rate it a 5 except for: 1. When travelling, I check out of the hotel in the morning and hit the road. How do I charge it while I'm moving all day. 2. When not travelling, I have to remember to plug in the charger. 3. Its bigger than some other models available, but it doesn't need an outlet. Solution for issue 1 is my low pressure setting allows for two nights on a single charge - or buy an extra battery. Or if there is a charger available, one extra battery could be charging while using the other battery in the BreatheX. Unfortuneatly, it won't charge while the machine is in operation. The convenience outweighs the drawbacks however. Craig

the jury is still out on the machine. Perhaps because I'm having so many mask problems. It is heavier than I had planned on, but the odd shape allows more maneuvering in the luggage. I also think that as a rule I need a humidifier. So i'm switching back and forth.

At no time have I seen the battery power indicator lights illuminate on the body of the machine. The only way I could tell if the battery was charged was to see the indicator light on the black power cord's charger. The instruction book says that the 3 lights on the body of the machine would indicate the status of the battery. I never seen them illuminate! Is this poor design, or did I get a faulty battery with a new machine?

i had to send it back because it would not take a charge. customer service was really helpful and couldn't have been nicer. they sent me a new machine right away and I just got it. let me see how it works and I'll let you know. I sent mine back also.

Well, good news and bad news. The thing that bothered me most about my other CPAP machine was the long tube that would wake me up when I turned over - it was so cumbersome and awkward. That is one reason I ordered the BreatheX - to avoid the long tubing. The other reason was that I camp and travel, so I wanted something that I could use in those situations. However, when it came, I was disappointed at how BIG the BreatheX is - I am a small person - 105 pounds. The BreatheX is too big to "wear" at night, and it's heavy for me, so I have to put it above my pillow. I am going to try it out for a few more days, but I am not sure I will keep it. 4

I bought the BreatheX to use when I travel. I like it so much it has become the only cpap I use now. Charging it everyday is not a problem - kinda like having to charge my cell phone everyday. I have 2 children who often wake me up at night for stuff. It is easy to get up, help them without taking off my mask and return back to bed. I have found 2 very comfortable positions to use the BreatheX with: 1) above my pillow, with the end with the air tube next to my head; 2) Like a bolster on my side. I also do not feel embarrassed using it on an international flight - I do those quite a bit. Their support line also provides awesome customer service, willing to answer any question that I had to help me with the machine. Great product with great customer service. Their customer service person actually called me to check on me when I did not acknowledge that I had received an answer to my question. Very proactive and helpful. Enjoy, -patrick t.

This product works so well I was in a camper with out electricty when we stayed in Sturgis for four days and I slept very well almost like being at home, my Ins. wont pay for it though so I'll just have to pay some things a little late. If I wouldn't have had it my trip would have been terrible and I wanted my husbands 1st time to Sturgis to be great. Thank you Deb W