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What is CPAP w/humidifier?

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See also: Sleep Apnea machine

Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) delivers air into your airway through a specially designed nasal mask or pillows. The flow of air creates enough pressure when you inhale to keep your airway open. CPAP is considered the most effective nonsurgical treatment for snoring and sleep apnea

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Sleep apnea disorder 34 15
Insomnia 6 0
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 4 0
Fatigue 3 1
General health 3 0

Show all 33 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 347 patients that have used CPAP w/humidifier

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 14
Mild 23
None 64

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with CPAP w/humidifier

Side effect Patients Percentage
Difficulty staying asleep 3
Dry mouth 3
Waking up during the night 3
Dry nasal passages 2
Migraine headaches 2
Sinus congestion 2

Show all 27 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking CPAP w/humidifier

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 9
Did not seem to work 5
Doctor's advice 5
Course of treatment ended 2
Side effects too severe 2
Personal research 1
See all 17 patients who've stopped using CPAP w/humidifier

Duration

Stopped using CPAP w/humidifier

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 5
6 months - 1 year 2
1 - 2 years 3
2 - 5 years 4
5 - 10 years 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 74
Usually 15
Sometimes 12
Never taken as prescribed 7
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 20
Somewhat hard to take 39
A little hard to take 22
Not at all hard to take 27
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 4
$100-199 6
$50-99 2
$25-49 12
< $25 31
Not specified 53

What people switch to and from

Patients started using CPAP w/humidifier after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 1
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9 patient evaluations for CPAP w/humidifier

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Sep 7, 2015 (Started Nov 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: choking, difficulty staying asleep

Nov 16, 2013 (Started Nov 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: choking, difficulty staying asleep

Sep 15, 2013 (Started Nov 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: choking, difficulty staying asleep

Feb 4, 2013 (Started Nov 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Side effects: choking, difficulty staying asleep

Jul 28, 2010 (Started Nov 10, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (choking, difficulty staying asleep)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Side effects: choking, difficulty staying asleep
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 29, 2014 (Started Apr 11, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 28, 2012 (Started Mar 16, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (acne breakout)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: acne breakout

Oct 16, 2009 (Started Mar 16, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep apnea)
  • Side effects
    Mild (acne breakout)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: acne breakout
  • 0 helpful marks
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