Muddling
Muddling
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
ALS: 6 yrs
Wheelchair
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: moderate
Chest: moderate
Legs: severe
Muddling
Female, 72 years
Globe, AZ
Primary Condition
ALS and 1 more ▼
First symptom
Apr 2004
Diagnosis
Apr 2007
Deceased
Feb 13, 2011
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Muddling's Respironics is for:

  • Other

Muddling has not reported any side effects for Respironics.

Muddling's Respironics History (Stopped)
Respironics (cough assist vest)
As needed May 28, 2007 - Jun 24, 2009
Stopped Did not seem to work Jun 24, 2009
Evaluations
Date Dosage Other Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 24, 2009 As needed ? NoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jun 24, 2009
Advice & Tips
I did not like this machine, it never felt good for me and did not do any good that I could detect!
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Respironics (Equipment)

A cough assist vest uses high frequency vibrations to create mini-coughs that dislodge mucus from the bronchial walls, increase mobilization, and move it along toward central airways.

Learn more about Respironics in our Respironics Community Report.

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