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2070531

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-8-21
pubmed:abstractText
The influence of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) on the respiratory symptoms after total laryngectomy was studied in 42 patients. A significant reduction was found in the mean daily frequency of sputum production, forced expectoration in order to clean the airway and stoma cleaning after use of the HME for 6 weeks. Symptoms of fatigue and malaise decreased significantly, while social contact improved. Patients using oesophageal speech or an electrolarynx benefited more than patients using a voice prosthesis. The findings indicate that respiratory problems after total laryngectomy can be reduced significantly with the use of a device with heat and moisture exchanging properties. In turn, reduction of respiratory symptoms results in an improved quality of life.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0307-7772
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
152-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
The influence of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) on the respiratory symptoms after total laryngectomy.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of ENT/Head and Neck Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't