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

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

silverage

evaluated on Sep 10, 2008

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

LoveBeingNana

evaluated on Sep 09, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

jmlasorsa

evaluated on Aug 18, 2008

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