How do members experience Non-invasive Ventilator?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 227 70
Breathing difficulty 226 160
Fatigue 90 232
General health 35 12
Sleep apnea disorder 22 10
  • 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 403

Member evaluations

Narges Karimi

evaluated on Jan 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for breathing difficulty: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

flyfish2

evaluated on Jan 05, 2010

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

gecc4

evaluated on Nov 18, 2009

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