What is Cough assist vest?
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TYPES:Generic: Cough assist vestBrand:
A cough assist vest uses high frequency vibrations to create mini-coughs that dislodge mucus from the bronchial walls, increase mobilization, and move it along toward central airways.
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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
| 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
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