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Brand Names:
Emerson, Respironics
Generic Name: Cough Assist Machine
What is Cough Assist Machine?
A cough assist machine helps to clear secretions in the lungs and bronchioles by using a combination of positive and negative air pressure, simulating a cough. With correct usage the device may decrease the risk of chest infections such as pneumonia.
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Reasons Taken
99 patients in the community are using or have used Cough Assist Machine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 37 | 37% |
| General health | 13 | 13% |
| Weak or ineffective cough | 13 | 13% |
| disease-related symptoms | 9 | 9% |
| Excess saliva | 7 | 7% |
| Breathing difficulty | 4 | 4% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 4 | 4% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1% |
| Coughing and choking | 1 | 1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using Cough Assist Machine or how long patients were using Cough Assist Machine before stopping.
How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Cough Assist Machine
How Long Patients Used Cough Assist Machine Before Stopping
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 8 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 33% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 67% | 2 |
Weak or ineffective cough
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 13% | 1 |
| Mild | 13% | 1 |
| None | 75% | 6 |
Top reported side-effects include: head ache
Summary results are based on 8 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 8)
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- jmlasorsa
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
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by jmlasorsa
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyCan't tell
- Side-effectsMild
- General health
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- amma
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: moderate
- Legs: mild
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by amma
Aug 25, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Breathing difficulty
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0 helpful marks