{"id":5666,"date":"2025-06-04T16:37:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T20:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/2025\/06\/04\/cpap-and-vacations-keep-your-health-on-track-even-when-youre-on-the-move\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:20:23","slug":"cpap-and-vacations-keep-your-health-on-track-even-when-youre-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/2025\/06\/04\/cpap-and-vacations-keep-your-health-on-track-even-when-youre-on-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"CPAP and vacations: Keep your health on track, even when you&#8217;re on the move!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><br \/>\n  <strong>&#8220;My CPAP is my crutch, but it&#8217;s also my lifeline.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em> That&#8217;s what Sylvie, an avid traveler with sleep apnea, told us. And she&#8217;s not the only one! More and more of our customers are sharing with us how their CPAP device has become a pillar of their well-being &#8211; a discreet but powerful ally, even away from home. As summer approaches, many are wondering whether they can &#8220;take a break&#8221; from their treatment for the time of a getaway&#8230; And our straightforward answer is: <strong>not a<\/strong> <strong>good idea.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n<h2>The consequences of non-treatment, even in the short term<\/h2>\n<p>Untreated or partially treated sleep apnea, even over <strong>a few days or weeks<\/strong>, can have <strong>rapid and tangible effects<\/strong> on your health. Here are the main risks: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cardiac and cardiovascular:<\/strong> repeated night-time oxygen deprivation leads to <strong>high blood pressure<\/strong> after just a few nights without treatment. Studies show an <strong>increased risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke<\/strong> after only a few weeks of untreated sleep (Canadian Sleep Society, 2022). Return to normal may require <strong>6 to 12 weeks of regular CPAP treatment<\/strong>, depending on initial severity.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychological:<\/strong> Irritability, poor concentration and <strong>depression<\/strong> are among the first signs to reappear after 3 to 5 nights without treatment. A return to emotional equilibrium often takes <strong>2 to 4 weeks<\/strong> with regular treatment. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Drowsiness and safety:<\/strong> After just <strong>2 to 3 nights without CPAP<\/strong>, many users report increased drowsiness at the wheel and at work. The risk of car accidents is <strong>multiplied by 2 to 3<\/strong> in people with untreated apnea. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes and metabolic co-morbidities:<\/strong> Interruption of treatment promotes <strong>insulin resistance<\/strong> and disturbances in blood sugar levels. It often takes <strong>8 to 10 weeks<\/strong> of rigorous treatment to restore stable glycemic balance. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the statistics say<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1 in 3 people<\/strong> with severe sleep apnea experience <strong>a rise in blood pressure<\/strong> after just 7 nights without treatment.<br \/>(source: <em>Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2021<\/em> )<br \/><strong>73% of regular CPAP users<\/strong> noted a <strong>drop in stress levels<\/strong> and an <strong>increase in energy<\/strong> after 4 weeks of continuous treatment. Over <strong>60% of patients<\/strong> who interrupt their treatment during the vacations say <strong>they regret their decision<\/strong> within the first few days. <\/p>\n<h2>Travel light, sleep deep: it&#8217;s possible!<\/h2>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re going away doesn&#8217;t mean your treatment has to stay at home. Today, there are ultra-practical solutions that adapt to your lifestyle: <\/p>\n<h3>AirMini\u2122 from ResMed:<\/h3>\n<p>As light as a water bottle, it slips easily into your carry-on luggage. Compatible with many popular masks. Ideal for camping, van life, travel or hotel stays.  <\/p>\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RMAM.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\"><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">&#13;\n<h3>Appareil Auto CPAP Resmed de voyage AirMini<\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">&#13;\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/resmed-auto-cpap-travel-device-airmini\/\">See the product<\/a><\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AIRM.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\"><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">&#13;\n<h3>AirMini forfait de luxe<\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">&#13;\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/airmini-luxury-package\/\">See the product<\/a><\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Philips Dreamstation 2 :<\/h3>\n<p>Compact, can be connected to an external battery. 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Perfect for frequent travelers.  <\/p>\n<h3>\n<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/philips-cpap-dreamstation2-image.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\" width=\"632\" height=\"632\"><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">&#13;\n<h3>Philips Dreamstation 2<\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/dreamstation-2\/\">Voir le produit<\/a><\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MEDP24MPLBP1.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\"><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">&#13;\n<h3>Batterie Pilot-24 Lite pour appareil CPAP<\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">&#13;\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/pilot-24-lite-battery-for-cpap-machines\/\">See the product<\/a><\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PIlot-12-Lite-resized.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\"><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">&#13;\n<h3>Batterie Pilot-12 Lite pour appareil CPAP<\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">&#13;\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/pilot-12-lite-battery-for-cpap-machines\/\">See the product<\/a><\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":1364,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/?attachment_id=1364\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PS50.jpg\" alt=\"La clef du sommeil -\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Contenu\u2026\"} --><\/p>\n<h3>50W Pilot 24 and 12 solar panel<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:buttons --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclefdusommeil.ca\/en\/produit\/50w-pilot-24-and-12-solar-panel\/\">See the product<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:media-text --><\/p>\n<h2>Your CPAP treatment is your freedom.<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let a summer break affect your overall health. 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