Table 4.
NPPV (n=15) | Controls (n=12) | |
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Dryness of eyes | 1 (1) | 1 (0) |
Sinus congestion | 5 (2) | 0 |
Nose bleeds | 1 (0) | 1 (0) |
Discomfort | 5 (3) | 0 |
Skin breaks | 1 (1) | 0 |
Notes: All numbers expressed as total number experiencing symptoms any time during course of study; numbers in brackets indicate those who had persistent symptoms at 6 months.
Abbreviation: NPPV, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.