22 Safety Information
SIDE EFFECTS
There is the possibility of undesirable side effects occur-
ring with respiratory therapy. Reasons for side effects
occurring could be unsuitable therapy settings, not
using the device properly or not following the cleaning
instructions. Normally the side effects disappear when
their causes have been eliminated.
You will fi nd suitable counter measures for some side
effects in the section „Troubleshooting“ from page 101.
The following side effects may occur during therapy:
• Pain in the nose, paranasal sinuses and ears
• Dryness and irritation in the nose and throat
• Nose bleeds, runny nose, sneezing, colds
• Irritated or dry eyes
•
Reddening of the skin, swelling of the skin and
pressure points in the mask area
• Diffi culty in breathing, claustrophobia
•
Stomach problems caused by air accumulating
in the stomach
If you experience side-effects continuously, contact
your treating physician to clarify the causes.
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