27 patient evaluations for CPAP machine

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Apr 24, 2016 (Started Aug 15, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep apnea disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (dry mouth, dry eyes, dry sinus)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: Many people have trouble with adherence to using their CPAP because of the negative feelings and appearances when it's in use. I got over that so quickly because I realized (through a fitness band) that as soon as I began using my CPAP I got dramatically more REM sleep. This, in turn, helped me tremendously with my cognitive problems. My family and friends quickly saw that I was having fewer memory problems and was mentally sharper. I will ALWAYS use my CPAP
  • 2 helpful marks

Sep 16, 2008 (Started May 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (awakening due to cumbersome equipment)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: My family says this has really helped my sleep and than I don't exhibit sleep apnea symptoms as long as I use this. Sometimes I will still talk briefly in my sleep, though.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: awakening due to cumbersome equipment
  • 0 helpful marks

May 5, 2009 (Started Jan 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for central sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (awakening due to cumbersome equipment)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: awakening due to cumbersome equipment

Apr 12, 2009 (Started Jan 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for central sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (awakening due to cumbersome equipment)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Advice & Tips: I need this to keep from stopping breathing while asleep, so it is not an option for me.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: awakening due to cumbersome equipment
  • 0 helpful marks
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