How do members experience Cough assist vest?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Ineffective cough 58 17
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 28 13
Cystic fibrosis 16 0
General health 14 2
Breathing difficulty 10 6

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Headaches 2
Pain in rib 2
Cough 1
Runny nose (rhinorrhea) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 6
None 33

Member evaluations

strapples

evaluated on Feb 20, 2011

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

Muddling

evaluated on Jun 24, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

indyborn

evaluated on Nov 13, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
  • Side effects: Mild