How do members experience Non-invasive Ventilator?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 226 70
Breathing difficulty 223 99
Fatigue 90 905
General health 35 12
Sleep apnea disorder 23 683
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 23
Dry throat 10
Dry mouth at night 5
Difficulty staying asleep 4
Flatulence 4
Abdominal bloating 3

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 35
Mild 70
None 1,012

Member evaluations

Alex M

evaluated on Dec 16, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

weasel

evaluated on Dec 09, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for breathing difficulty: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

Bobby B

evaluated on Sep 14, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for breathing difficulty: Moderate
  • Side effects: None