7
MEDICAL INFORMATION
ENGLISH
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased breathlessness
to their prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require
temporary discontinuation of treatment.
The following side-effects may arise during the course of therapy with the CPAP
device:
• drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
• nosebleed
• bloating
• ear or sinus discomfort
• eye irritation
• skin rashes
• chest discomfort.
338251r1.book Page 7 Friday, June 10, 2005 5:03 PM