Hazards of positive airway pressure therapies associated with the apparatus used include which of the following?
I.increased work of breathing
II.claustrophobia
III.epistaxis
IV.vomiting and aspiration
V.skin breakdown and discomfort

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Positive airway pressure therapies, such as CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure), can lead to several issues related to the apparatus used, including increased work of breathing due to the resistance against the positive pressure, claustrophobia from wearing the mask, epistaxis (nosebleeds) from the dry or pressurized air, vomiting and aspiration if the patient vomits with the mask on, and skin breakdown and discomfort from the pressure and friction of the mask.

Hazards of Positive Airway Pressure Therapies Associated with the Apparatus