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 226 158
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 401

Member evaluations

amma

evaluated on Dec 05, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
  • Side effects: None

jeanmck

evaluated on May 28, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
  • Side effects: None

moolaw

evaluated on Feb 12, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for decreased respiratory function: Major
  • Side effects: Mild