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11 patient evaluations for Non-invasive Ventilator taken for the purpose of 'amyotrophic lateral sclerosis'

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Nov 17, 2020 (Started Jul 22, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breathing difficulty)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 hr Daily

Jul 19, 2015 (Started Jul 22, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breathing difficulty)
  • Side effects
    Mild (dry mouth)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 10 hr Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 30, 2016 (Started May 25, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Daily

Nov 17, 2010 (Started May 25, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 18, 2015 (Started Jul 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for decreased diaphragm strength)
  • Side effects
    Mild (granulation tissue both peg and trach site)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 23 hr Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 27, 2012 (Started Nov 25, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (abdominal bloating, insomnia due to pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 9 hr Daily
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Dec 4, 2011 (Started Nov 25, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Daily
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Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 28, 2012 (Started Apr 26, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (trapped wind, headaches, abdominal wind pain)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 4 hr Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

May 28, 2011 (Started May 10, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 13 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 1 helpful mark

Dec 20, 2010 (Started Sep 09, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (eye floaters)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
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Side effects: eye floaters, dry mouth at night
  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 9, 2010 (Started Apr 03, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pressure sore)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 24 hr Daily
Side effects: pressure sore
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 15, 2010 (Started Jul 28, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 28, 2010 (Started Apr 11, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: flatulence, excess saliva at night, dry mouth, sore nose where the mask rests, dry throat, abdominal bloating

Oct 26, 2009 (Started Apr 11, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (dry mouth, dry throat, excess saliva at night, sore nose where the mask rests, flatulence, abdominal bloating)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: flatulence, excess saliva at night, dry mouth, sore nose where the mask rests, dry throat, abdominal bloating

Oct 17, 2008 (Started Apr 11, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (dry mouth, dry throat)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 8 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: flatulence, excess saliva at night, dry mouth, sore nose where the mask rests, dry throat, abdominal bloating
  • 0 helpful marks
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