TipaCow
TipaCow
Sex: M
Data Quality: 3 stars
ALS: 16 yrs
Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: moderate
Chest: mild
Legs: moderate
TipaCow
Male, 63 years
Chico, CA
Primary Condition
ALS and 2 more ▼
First symptom
Feb 1996
Diagnosis
Jan 1997
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TipaCow's BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator is for:

  • Doctor recommendation

TipaCow has not reported any side effects for BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator.

TipaCow's BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator History (Ongoing)
BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator (non-invasive ventilator)
8 hr Daily Jan 15, 2005 - Feb 01, 2010
8 hr Daily Oct 01, 2011 - Last Update
Stopped Other Feb 01, 2010
Evaluations
Date Dosage Doctor recommendation Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2010 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
my progression is very slow - I discovered that I didn't need to use my bipap when I slept with the head of my hospital bed raised to 45 degrees. Enough gravity was relieved so that I breathed fine.
Cost
< $25 monthly

About BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator (Equipment)

NIPPV, also known as Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Pap) is an electronic breathing device used in the treatment of sleep apnoea, lung disease, and to treat respiratory weakness in ALS. Use of the device overnight improves quality of sleep, daytime sleepiness, and may improve thinking ability. Read more...Click to read more below

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