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One of 13 patient evaluations for Cough assist vest

  • strapples
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    ALS: 3 yrs
    Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube
    Mouth/throat: severe
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: severe
    Legs: severe
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  • strapples
  • by strapples
    current dosage:
    0.15hours as needed
    time on dosage:
    about 9 months
    purpose:
    Excess saliva,
    Breathing difficulty,
    Ineffective cough,
    Slow my ALS progress
  • 71026d2d494e4c6541563b6e492fdb138635e21c
Slow my ALS progress Efficacy Excess saliva Efficacy Breathing difficulty Efficacy Ineffective cough Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden Specific Side Effects
Nov 17, 2008 Can't tell Major Slight Moderate None Usually A little
Jan 12, 2009 None Moderate Moderate Moderate None Usually A little
Advice/Tips Cost
Nov 17, 2008 I say get it if you can. < $25 monthly
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