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SusyQ
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
PLS: 9 yrs
Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: mild
Chest: moderate
Legs: moderate
SusyQ
Female, 67 years
Weatherford, TX
Primary Condition
PLS and 10 more ▼
First symptom
Diagnosis
Interests
Faith, and Research
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SusyQ's BiPAP is for:

  • PLS

SusyQ has not reported any side effects for BiPAP.

SusyQ's BiPAP History (Ongoing)
BiPAP (non-invasive ventilator)
10 hr Daily Jun 28, 2009 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 03, 2010 10 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Sep 03, 2010
Advice & Tips
it is a little difficult to use by yourself as you get weaker and nursing staff are a litle afraid of equipment. Inservicing new personnel when you don't talk is difficult.

About BiPAP (Equipment)

BiPAP® (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) is an electronic breathing device used in the treatment of sleep apnoea, lung disease, and to treat respiratory weakness. Also known as NIPPV, 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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