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15 patient evaluations for BiPAP w/humidifier

Purposes: General health, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, and Fasciculations (Started May 25, 2007)
Date Dosage General health Efficacy Fatigue Efficacy Breathing difficulty Efficacy Fasciculations Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 05, 2011 24 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 15, 2009 23 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 10, 2009 23 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 25, 2008 ? NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 05, 2011
Advice & Tips
Keep trying until you find the right mask. I wore nasal pillow during the day because I found that more comfortable and I could wear my glasses. At night I wore eaither one that covered my nose and mouth or one that covered just my nose and used a chin strap to keep my mouth closed. By changing masks I was able to prevent skin problems. Don't be afraid of going out with friends with the mask on. After a while you forget about it. Little kids may ask and I would just say it helps my breathing.
Date
Dec 15, 2009
Advice & Tips
I use the nasal pillows during the day so I can wear my glasses. To give my nose a rest I use a mask at night. If I use small square band-aids on the bridge of my nose, there is less irratation
Date
Mar 10, 2009
Advice & Tips
Get a battery so you can take it with you easily
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Nov 25, 2011)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 04, 2011 3 hr Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Dec 04, 2011
Advice & Tips
My energy levels are much improved!
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Purpose: Decreased respiratory function (Started Jan 05, 2011)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 12, 2011 16 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Dry mouth at night
Date
Feb 12, 2011
Advice & Tips
I sleep much better. I recommend starting as soon as possible.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Purpose: HIV related neurological symptoms (Started Dec 20, 2010)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 03, 2011 6 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Acne
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Jul 28, 2010)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 15, 2010 8 hr Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Oct 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
Greatly added to the quality of my sleep
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Purpose: Breathing difficulty (Started Jun 04, 2008)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 11, 2010 24 hr All the time (24/7) Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 24, 2008 7 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 24, 2008
Advice & Tips
Don't avoid it, embrace it. It helps greatly.
Cost: $50-99 monthly
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Apr 11, 2007)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 28, 2010 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 26, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 17, 2008 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Bloating, Gas, Excess saliva at night, Dry mouth (xerostomia), sore nose where the mask rests, Dry throat
Date
Oct 17, 2008
Advice & Tips
may wake others when using at night
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Purpose: Breathing difficulty (Started Jun 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 18, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: General health (Started Jan 04, 2009)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 13, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 10, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 23, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 18, 2009 8 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
sore nose where the mask rests
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Purpose: Breathing difficulty (Started Apr 22, 2009)
Date Dosage Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 27, 2009 6 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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