What is BiPAP w/humidifier?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Non-invasive Ventilator
A Bi-Pap or CPAP humidifier is a chamber of water added to the non-invasive ventilation system in order to prevent irritation or the airways.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing difficulty | 94 | 29 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 85 | 20 | |
| Fatigue | 44 | 245 | |
| General health | 22 | 8 | |
| Sleep apnea disorder | 10 | 34 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 269 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with BiPAP w/humidifier
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 6 | |
| Dry throat | 5 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 3 | |
| Flatulence | 3 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 2 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 2 |
Why patients stopped taking BiPAP w/humidifier
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 6 | |
| Doctor's advice | 6 | |
| Did not seem to work | 4 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using BiPAP w/humidifier
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 12 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 6 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 10 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 8 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
Last updated: