Aspiration – means you’re breathing foreign objects, such as food and drink, into your airways. At the hospital: Surgeon – This is the person who will carrying out the surgical procedure Anesthetist – this is the person who will keep you asleep and pain free through and after your surgery Speech therapist – will help … Read more
By now you have most certainly come across the term HME. But you may not be entirely sure what it is. Firstly, HME stands for Heat and Moisture Exchanger and this is exactly how it operates. Since you no longer have the humidifying and filtering functions of your nose, an HME can be considered your … Read more
This Total Laryngectomy Guide was created to inform you about what to expect after surgery. Take one step at a time. The initial time after the surgery may be challenging for some people. But try to remember, most people who have had a total laryngectomy go on to live normal active lives. As you read … Read more
