How do members experience Oxygen Concentrator?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Low oxygen saturation while sleeping 53 23
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 45 10
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 30 12
Low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) 7 0
Hypoxemia 4 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Air trapped in esophagus 1
Auditory hallucinations 1
Dry mouth 1
Dryness 1
Fatigue 1
Rhinitis (nasal inflammation) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 42

Member evaluations

lynchenaux

evaluated on Oct 21, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for muscle fatigue: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Wen

evaluated on Aug 30, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None