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What is BiPAP machine?

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Generic name: Non-invasive Ventilator

BiPAP® (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) is an electronic breathing device used in the treatment of sleep apnea, lung disease, and to treat respiratory weakness. Also known as NIPPV, use of the device overnight improves quality of sleep, daytime sleepiness, and may improve thinking ability.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 84 17
Breathing difficulty 60 18
Fatigue 20 5
General health 10 3
Obstructive sleep apnea 10 6

Show all 32 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 555 patients that have used BiPAP machine

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 6
Mild 16
None 35

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with BiPAP machine

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 4
Difficulty staying asleep 2
Dry throat 2
Abdominal wind pain 1
Aerophagia (aerophagy) 1
Breathing difficulty 1

Show all 19 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking BiPAP machine

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 17
Course of treatment ended 6
Doctor's advice 6
Did not seem to work 3
Side effects too severe 2
Change in health plan coverage 1
See all 36 patients who've stopped using BiPAP machine

Duration

Stopped using BiPAP machine

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 5
1 - 6 months 3
6 months - 1 year 6
1 - 2 years 13
2 - 5 years 5
5 - 10 years 3
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 46
Usually 9
Sometimes 3
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 4
Somewhat hard to take 13
A little hard to take 26
Not at all hard to take 16
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 2
$25-49 1
< $25 24
Not specified 32
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11 patient evaluations for BiPAP machine

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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

Mar 20, 2017 (Started Sep 15, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep apnea disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (difficulty staying asleep, dry mouth)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 5 hr Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 31, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing))
  • Side effects
    Mild (difficult to move or walk)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 10 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

May 27, 2016 (Started Jan 02, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (difficult to move or walk)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 10 hr Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 22, 2013 (Started Jan 02, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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