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Severe epistaxis (nosebleeds)
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Acute sinusitis, otitis media or perforated eardrum
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Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
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Pneumoencephalus
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Severe skull trauma
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Status following brain surgery and following surgical intervention
on the pituitary gland or the middle/ inner ear.
2.3 Side effects
When using CPAP 20e the following undesirable side effects may occur during
short-term and long-term usage:
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pressure points on the face caused by the mask and the forehead
padding
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reddening of facial skin
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nasal congestion
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dry nose
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dry mouth in morning
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feeling of pressure in the sinuses
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irritation of conjunctiva of eyes
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gastrointestinal insufflation
("wind")
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nosebleeds
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