How do members experience Cough assist machine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 41 20
Breathing difficulty 11 4
Phlegm 8 4
Chest congestion 2 0
Cough 2 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry throat 1
Fatigue 1
Near blackouts 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 4
None 25

Member evaluations

7573

evaluated on Apr 29, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for increased secretions: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

froginmadison

evaluated on Feb 24, 2012

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

Rachael

evaluated on Jul 28, 2012

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