| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 26 | 14 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 20 | 20 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | 4 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2 | 1 | |
| Decreased diaphragm strength | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 6 | |
| Atrophy of muscles | 1 | |
| Dry eyes | 1 | |
| Dry nasal passages | 1 | |
| Dry throat | 1 | |
| Granulation tissue both peg and trach site | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
wrgguts
evaluated on Jul 18, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: Mild