Improve your lung health both day and night
- With the highest possible humidification HME 24 hours a day
- Coughing and mucus are some of the challenges experienced post laryngectomy(1, 2).
- 89% of patients report cleaning out mucus from the stoma or HME several times a day*.
- Quantitative ReD Associates research, 2019
Studies
Non-adherent HME use can lead to increased mucus production and coughing (3, 4). This often results in sleeping problems, fatigue, less social contact, and overall reduced quality of life (2, 4).
Clinical research shows that heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) have a positive impact on lung health and quality of life after a total laryngectomy, particularly when adhering to HME use 24 hours a day (3, 4).
Pros
- Using an HME throughout the day helps to (3, 4):
- Improve lung health
- Reduce excessive mucus production
- Reduce coughing
- By continuing to use an HME at night, you can help reduce sleep disturbances while improving your lung health at the same time.
Cons
- Coughing and mucus are some of the challenges experienced post laryngectomy(1, 2).
- 89% of patients report cleaning out mucus from the stoma or HME several times a day*.
- Quantitative ReD Associates research, 2019
Meet Leo
Leo Eppink is an enthusiastic patient educator from the northeast of the Netherlands. He has been committed to helping fellow laryngectomized people for many years. His ambition is to help them improve their quality of life by offering guidance and inspiration.
By using an HME throughout the day and while he sleeps, Leo has experienced a considerable reduction in sleep disturbances such as coughing.
The benefits to your lung health from wearing an HME 24 hours a day as opposed to not having a routine are substantial.
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