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What is Suction Machine?

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Most popular types: DeVilbiss Invacare Suction Machine Vacutec Show all

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A suction machine is a pump used to maintain an airway by removing secretions from the mouth, throat, or lungs. It is particularly important in neurological diseases where the ability to cough or swallow is impaired.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Excess saliva 42 4
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 30 6
Excess mucus 23 9
General health 9 0
Cough 5 0

Show all 15 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 204 patients that have used Suction Machine

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 3
None 13

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Suction Machine

Side effect Patients Percentage
Cough 2
Fear 1

Why patients stopped taking Suction Machine

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 2
Course of treatment ended 1
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Duration

Stopped using Suction Machine

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 1
1 - 2 years 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 11
Usually 4
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 4
A little hard to take 8
Not at all hard to take 4
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 1
< $25 9
Not specified 7
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8 patient evaluations for Suction Machine

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Jul 7, 2017 (Started Aug 17, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excess mucus)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Every Other Week
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 28, 2017 (Started Aug 17, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excess mucus)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Every Other Week
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 23, 2016 (Started Aug 17, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excess mucus)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Every Other Week
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 29, 2012 (Started Mar 10, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for excess mucus)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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  • 2 helpful marks

Aug 17, 2010 (Started Sep 15, 2007)

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