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Discomfort due to a | Pressure | of |
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The | device | is | The air inlet filters may be | Clean or replace the filters as the case may be | ||||||
delivering air that is | dirty. The air inlet is | (refer to the chapter on « Maintenance and | ||||||||
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Pains in your nose, | Sinus | infection or | nasal | Contact your physician or home care provider | ||||||
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Dryness or irritation | Air leak around the mask. | Reposition the mask. Ask your physician or | ||||||||
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Redness of the skin | The headgear is too tight or | Adjust the headgear. Contact your physician or | ||||||||
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