What is CoughAssist Mechanical Insufflator-Exsufflator?
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TYPES:Generic: Cough assist vest
A cough assist machine helps to clear secretions in the lungs and bronchioles by using a combination of positive and negative air pressure, simulating a cough. With correct usage the device may decrease the risk of chest infections such as pneumonia.
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How do members experience CoughAssist Mechanical Insufflator-Exsufflator?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ineffective cough | 39 | 13 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 20 | 6 | |
| General health | 12 | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 6 | 1 | |
| Excess saliva | 5 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Runny nose (rhinorrhea) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
wbear35
evaluated on Oct 26, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
Brillo's Battle
evaluated on Jul 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for ineffective cough: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
cwilkins39
evaluated on Jan 31, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for ineffective cough: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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