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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Respiratory therapy may be contraindicated for certain pre-existing con-
ditions. Therefore, always talk to your treating physician before starting
the therapy.
Contraindicating pre-existing conditions include:
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bullous lung diseases
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pneumothorax
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very low blood pressure
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pneumocephalus after open craniocerebral injury or other head injuries
Infl ammation of the paranasal sinuses or the middle ear may be an indication
to stop the treatment. Please speak to your physician about this.
SIDE EFFECTS
There is the possibility of undesirable side effects occurring with respiratory
therapy. Reasons for side effects occurring could be unsuitable therapy set-
tings, 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 70.
The following side effects may occur during therapy:
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Pain in the nose, paranasal sinuses and ears
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Dryness and irritation in the nose and throat
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Nose bleeds, runny nose, sneezing, colds
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Irritated or dry eyes
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Reddening of the skin, swelling of the skin and pressure points in the mask
area
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Diffi culty in breathing, claustrophobia
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Stomach problems caused by air accumulating in the stomach
If you experience side-effects continuously, contact your treating physi-
cian to clarify the causes.
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