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Efficacy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Major 100% 5

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 89% 8
Usually 11% 1
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 0% 0
Moderate 11% 1
Slight 67% 6
None 22% 2

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 44% 4
None 56% 5

Specific Side Effects

Moving tubing can wake briefly during sleep 33% 3
Dry mouth at night 22% 2
feels like I am sufficating 11% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 0% 0
less than $25 44% 4
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