How do members experience CPAP w/humidifier?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Sleep apnea disorder 37 20
Insomnia 7 1
Obstructive sleep apnea 7 6
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 3 0
Fatigue 3 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Difficulty staying asleep 3
Dry mouth 3
Waking up during the night 3
Dry nasal passages 2
Migraine headaches 2
Sinus congestion 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 19
Mild 25
None 68

Member evaluations

proskairos

evaluated on Jan 01, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

GBF1958

evaluated on Jun 26, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

doc1162

evaluated on Dec 15, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Moderate
  • Side effects: None