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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 3
None 14

Member evaluations

cwilkins39

evaluated on Jan 31, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for ineffective cough: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Brillo's Battle

evaluated on Jul 01, 2008

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

wbear35

evaluated on Oct 26, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild