Can I Bring Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs on a Plane to United States?

Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs

Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs

Restrictions Apply

Special Rules Apply

According to TSA guidelines, **Standard screening** **Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs** Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs and APAPs as well as facemasks and tubing may remain in their carrying case for X-ray screening, but may be required to be removed from the carry-on. **Precheck screening** Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs and APAPs as well as facemasks and tubing may remain in their carrying case, and in the carry-on, for X-ray screening Liquids associated with nebulizers are exempt from the 3-1-1 liquids rule, in reasonable quantities. For more information, see TSA special procedures. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage.  Most other consumer electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. For more information to portable electronic devices, see the FAA regulations.

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Under 3.4oz (100ml)

Allowed in carry-on

Over 3.4oz (100ml)

Must go in checked bag

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Allowed in any size

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