After total laryngectomy, inspired air is no longer optimally conditioned by the upper airways.
Impaired mucociliary clearance and histological changes of respiratory epithelium, such as …

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: Heat and moisture exchangers (HME) are frequently used in
the treatment and prevention of tracheobronchial dryness and infections. In this study, the …

Total laryngectomy results in a permanent disconnection of the upper and lower airways.
Thus, the upper airways are bypassed and can no longer condition, humidify, and filter the …

Total laryngectomy results in a permanent disconnection of the upper and lower airways and
inevitably leads to chronic pulmonary complaints like frequent involuntary coughing …

Post-laryngectomy heat and moisture exchanger (HME) use is known to have a beneficial
effect on tracheal climate, pulmonary symptoms and related aspects. This study aims to …

Objectives: After laryngectomy, pulmonary protection is mostly acquired by means of a heat
and moisture exchanger (HME) that is placed on an airtight seal around the stoma. The …

It is known that heat and moisture exchangers have a positive effect on the respiratory
system in patients after total laryngectomy. The ATOS and INHEALTH devices are most …

Conclusion: The use of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) does not endanger
tracheostomy patients in terms of additional exposure to pathogenic microorganisms …

Introduction and objective Total laryngectomy leads to pulmonary problems such as
excessive sputum production, forced expectoration and increased coughing. The use of a …

A complete removal of the larynx has profound consequences for a patient. Since
laryngectomy involves the separation of the upper airway from the lower airway, it not only …