Laryngectomy and Electrolarynx guide – Humidity And You
Usually, the air that enters into the airways passes through the nose and mouth before arriving at the lungs. This process allows the inspired air to become filtered and humidified,…
Laryngectomy and Electrolarynx guide – Stoma Care
Basic Stoma Care Patients who are submitted to a complete larynx removal (laryngectomy) will have a surgically formed hole in the front region of their neck to help them breathe…
Laryngectomy and Electrolarynx guide – Overcoming Depression
Patients with head and neck cancer, which then may lead to laryngectomy procedures, are more susceptible to develop psychological distress like depression. Being in a bad mood is common and…
Laryngectomy and Electrolarynx guide – Speaking and Communicating after recovery
Introduction: Total laryngectomy is a surgical procedure consisting of removing the entire larynx and performing a reconstruction of the neck. The larynx is the physiological aero-digestive junction; its removal is…