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4. Contraindications
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may contraindicate the use of
positive airway pressure therapy for some patients:
Absolute Contraindications: Pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema; cerebrospinal fluid
leak, traumatic brain injury, or pneumocephalus; shock caused by a variety of conditions before
treatment; active epistaxis; upper gastrointestinal bleeding before treatment; coma or impaired
consciousness making the use of mask during therapy impossible; giant vocal fold polyp, etc.
Relative Contraindications: Severe coronary heart disease complicated with left ventricular
failure, acute otitis media, excessive respiratory secretions and weak cough, weak spontaneous
breathing, nasal or oral tracheal intubation and tracheotomy, severe nasal congestion caused
by a variety of conditions, lung bullae, and allergies to breathing masks, etc.
The following side effects may occur during treatment:
- Dryness of the mouth, nose and throat
- Abdominal bloating
- Ear or sinus discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Skin irritation due to the use of a mask
- Chest discomfort
IMPORTANTS!
• An irregular sleep schedule, alcohol consumption, obesity, sleeping pills, or sedatives may
aggravate your symptoms.
• Please use the mask which meets ISO 17510: 2015.
CAUTION!
• Contact your health care professional if symptoms of sleep apnea recur. Contact your health
care professional if you have any questions concerning your therapy.