10 EN WM 100 TD
WM 67841c 03/2015
1 Introduction
• Status following brain surgery or surgical intervention on the
pituitary gland or the middle/inner ear
• Acute sinus infection (sinusitis), middle ear infection (otitis
media) or perforated eardrum
• Dehydration
• Do not use the respiratory air humidifier on patients who have
undergone an airway bypass procedure.
1.6 Side effects
The following undesirable side effects may occur when using the
therapy device for short or long periods of time:
• Pressure marks from the respiratory mask and the forehead
cushion on the face
• Flush of the facial skin
• Nasal congestion
• Dry nose
• Morning xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Sensation of pressure in the sinuses
• Irritated conjunctiva
• Gastrointestinal air insufflation ("bloating")
•Epistaxis
These side effects are general side effects associated with therapy
using a sleep therapy device and are not specially linked to the use
of WM 100 TD devices.
No side effects are known for the use of the respiratory air
humidifier.