How do members experience BiPAP w/humidifier?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Breathing difficulty 95 29
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 84 20
Fatigue 45 991
General health 22 8
Sleep apnea disorder 11 775

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 6
Dry throat 5
Abdominal bloating 3
Flatulence 3
Difficulty staying asleep 2
Dry mouth at night 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 16
Mild 26
None 1,016

Member evaluations

faeroe347

evaluated on May 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support lung health: Slight
  • Side effects: None

jaws-als

evaluated on Oct 27, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

amma

evaluated on Dec 05, 2011

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