How do members experience Oxygen Concentrator?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Low oxygen saturation while sleeping 51 20
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 43 8
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 30 11
Low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) 7 0
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 4 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Air trapped in esophagus 1
Auditory hallucinations 1
Dry mouth 1
Dryness 1
Fatigue 1
Rhinitis (nasal inflammation) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 39

Member evaluations

lynchenaux

evaluated on Oct 21, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for muscle fatigue: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Wen

evaluated on Aug 30, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None