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Efficacy for Breathing difficulty

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Breathing difficulty?

Major 60% 3
Moderate 40% 2

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 71% 10
Usually 0% 0
Sometimes 29% 4
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 0% 0
Moderate 29% 4
Slight 29% 4
None 43% 6

Side-effects

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

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 21% 3
Mild 21% 3
None 57% 8

Specific Side Effects

dry mouth/throat 36% 5
sore nose where the mask rests 21% 3
bad headaches 7% 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 14% 2
$25-49 7% 1
less than $25 36% 5
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