Respironics REMstar User Manual page 36

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The air out of the mask
is much warmer than
usual.
The mask feels uncom-
fortable to wear, there
is significant air leak-
age around the mask,
or you experience
other mask-related
issues.
You have a runny nose. This is caused by a
You have throat or
nose dryness.
You experience nasal,
sinus, or ear pain.
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The air filters may be
dirty.
The device may be
operating in direct
sunlight or near a
heater.
This could be due to
improper headgear
adjustment or im-
proper mask fitting,
etc.
nasal reaction to the
airflow.
The air is too dry.
You may have a sinus
or middle ear infec-
tion.
W
hat to
Clean or replace the air filters as described in
Chapter 7.
The temperature of the air may vary somewhat
based on your room temperature. Make sure
that the device is properly ventilated. Keep
the device away from bedding or curtains that
could block the flow of air around the device.
Make sure the device is away from direct sun-
light and heating equipment.
If the problem continues, contact your home
care provider.
If you experience any issues with your mask,
refer to your mask instructions for information
on proper fitting, etc. If the problem continues,
contact your home care provider.
Call your health care professional.
Increase the room humidity. Consult with
your health care professional about using a
Respironics humidifier with the device. If you
have a humidifier, refer to the instructions
included with your humidifier to make sure it is
working properly.
Stop using the device and contact your health
care professional.
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