How do members experience Sleep Apnea machine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Breathing difficulty 6 1
Snoring 4 5
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 3 1
Difficulty staying asleep 1 0
Elevated blood pressure 1 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Sinus congestion 3
Snoring 2
Dry mouth 1
Dry mouth at night 1
Ear pressure 1
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 1
Mild 8
None 8

Member evaluations

kschu

evaluated on Dec 17, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

jim0425

evaluated on Aug 18, 2010

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

lturpinky

evaluated on Nov 10, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for obstructive sleep apnea: Major
  • Side effects: None