What is Non-invasive Ventilator?
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NIPPV, also known as Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Pap) is an electronic breathing device used in the treatment of sleep apnoea, lung disease, and to treat respiratory weakness in ALS. Use of the device overnight improves quality of sleep, daytime sleepiness, and may improve thinking ability.
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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 | 111 | |
| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 70 | |
| None | 353 |
Member evaluations
Tommy Maker
evaluated on Aug 31, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Aug 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: None
swhite.geo
evaluated on Jul 06, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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