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9 patient evaluations
for
Non-invasive Ventilator
with a cost
of < $25
Purpose:
General health
(Started Sep 27, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Mar 22, 2013
1 hr
Weekly
Moderate
None
Usually
Not at all
Date
Mar 22, 2013
Advice & Tips
I'm new to this device. I've had it for a year but I've only just started to use it on a regular basis. I try to put 3 to 4 hours into each day. I do this because at times I feel a slight breathlessness and also because my voice appears weak. It also appears to raise my energy levels.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Purpose:
Decreased respiratory function
(Started Jan 05, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Feb 12, 2011
16 hr
Daily
Major
Mild
Always
Somewhat
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
Purpose:
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
(Started Jul 28, 2010)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Oct 15, 2010
8 hr
Daily
? Can't tell
None
Always
A little
Date
Oct 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
Greatly added to the quality of my sleep
Cost
< $25 monthly
Purpose:
Doctor recommendation
(Started Jan 15, 2005)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Feb 01, 2010
8 hr
Daily
Slight
None
Never
Not at all
Date
Feb 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
my progression is very slow - I discovered that I didn't need to use my bipap when I slept with the head of my hospital bed raised to 45 degrees. Enough gravity was relieved so that I breathed fine.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Purpose:
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
(Started Apr 11, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jan 28, 2010
8 hr
Daily
Major
None
Always
A little
Oct 26, 2009
8 hr
Daily
Major
Mild
Always
A little
Oct 17, 2008
8 hr
Daily
Moderate
Moderate
Always
Somewhat
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
Purposes:
Emphysema and Sleep Apnea
(Started May 01, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Emphysema
Perceived effectiveness
Sleep Apnea
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Oct 15, 2009
8 hr
Daily
Moderate
Moderate
Mild
Always
Somewhat
Side effects:
Sleep problems
Purpose:
Other
(Started Sep 16, 1998)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Dec 16, 2008
10 hr
Daily
Major
None
Always
A little
Purpose:
Breathing difficulty
(Started May 01, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Dec 09, 2008
8 hr
Daily
Moderate
Moderate
Usually
A little
Side effects:
Dry throat, Bloating, Gas, Dry mouth (xerostomia)
Date
Dec 09, 2008
Advice & Tips
for me it has ben worth geting used to it. when i use it i have more energy
it sure beets sleaping all day and night
Cost
< $25 monthly
Purpose:
Fatigue
(Started Mar 24, 2008)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Sep 09, 2008
Moderate
Moderate
Always
Somewhat
Side effects:
Dry throat, Headaches, Dry mouth (xerostomia)
9 additional evaluations
for
Non-invasive Ventilator
are
not currently shared publicly.
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