AllHow to VideosLaryngectomyHMEProvox VegaTracheostomyUser StoryElectrolarynxProvox PlugAdhesivesCategories:AllHow to VideosLaryngectomyHMEProvox VegaTracheostomyUser StoryElectrolarynxProvox PlugAdhesivesHow to VideosEsophageal SpeechThis method of voicing was used before the voice prosthesis was developed. Esophageal speech is the oldest method and can be one of the most difficult to learn. Only 1 in 3 people attempting this technique will be able to do it, and often their speech is limited to short sentences.HMEPulmonary RehabilitationA laryngectomy changes the way your lungs function. Luckily, different medical devices and aids have been developed over the years to reduce the negative side effects and ensure your body can properly adapt.LaryngectomyVoice RehabilitationSimilar to undergoing physiotherapy after a sport-related injury, you need to understand that your ability to speak has changed before and after a laryngectomy. This means there will be a transition period back to full health and vocal exercises will assist your recovery...Provox VegaTips for voice prosthesis usersIs your voice prosthesis working as well as it should be? It can be helpful to learn some tips on recognising when it’s time to change your voice prosthesis...TracheostomyWhat is a Tracheostomy?A tracheotomy is a procedure which consists of creating an opening in the neck for direct access to the windpipe (trachea). The opening is called a tracheostomy or sometimes a tracheostoma...Provox VegaProvox Voice ProsthesisTo speak with confidence, you need a voice prosthesis that is durable, easy to speak with, easy to maintain, and provides the best possible voice quality. In short, one that you can trust and rely on. Provox offers a complete range of voice prostheses and accessories.HMEThe function of your noseYour nose does more than just smell – it heats, humidifies, and filters the air you breathe. In this way, you can be sure the air is at the right body temperature and contains enough moisture when it reaches your lungs for them to function properly. With a tracheostomy, these nasal functions are lost, and you will breathe in dry, cold, and unfiltered air.HMEMeet Dorenda Dorenda is an energetic young woman. In 2006, she underwent surgery for thyroid cancer at the Academic Medical Center (AMC) in Amsterdam.HMELife with a tracheostomyMrs. Edeltraud Stegemann is a 75-year-old from Bad Vilbel in Germany. She has been tracheotomized twice, survived a cardiac arrest and today leads a full life with a tracheostomy.HMESpeaking hands-freeSpeaking hands-free is a desire shared by everyone who has gone through a laryngectomy. With your hands free to make gestures, talking to people will feel more familiar. And when doing everyday things like cooking and being with other people, it is nice to talk without having to occlude your stoma with your finger. Many have said that speaking hands-free feels more like life before the surgery.ElectrolarynxWhat to do if your voice prosthesis is leaking?Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds Position yourself in front of a well-lit mirror Clean your Provox voice prosthesis with a Provox Brush and/or a Provox FlushLaryngectomyQuestions you might want to ask prior to your laryngectomyDiscuss and address any concerns or worries you may have with your multidisciplinary team, it can be useful to prepare questions to ask prior to meeting with your surgeon.LaryngectomyHow to prepare for a laryngectomyWhile having a total laryngectomy does spell changes to your day-to-day life, it is still possible to be happy and fulfilled. In this article, we will cover how you can help yourself prepare for having a laryngectomy, with things to think about before and after your surgery...HMEHow to use the Provox PlugStep 1 Clean the plug with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water. Step 2 Place the plug on the back of the Provox Brush...AdhesivesTaking Care of Your SkinYour neck tissue is very delicate and can be damaged when you constantly change your adhesives. This is why you should make sure to do it as carefully as possible...ElectrolarynxTips for electrolarynx usersSpeaking with an electrolarynx produces a different sort of voice, but with practice and remembering a few important rules, you’ll find a way to make it work for you...HMEWhy use a Heat and Moisture Exchanger?Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) help to reduce mucus production and coughing by humidifying and filtering the air you breathe through your stoma. Atos Medical supplies a number of different HMEs that are designed to suit different lifestyles.
