PULMONARY REHABILITATION TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY: THE USE OF HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGERS.
Dr. Jaspreet Singh Badwal*
ABSTRACT
The Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) is used to compensate for the functions of the upper respiratory tract that are suppressed after a laryngectomy is performed. The results of various studies in relation to HME use clearly demonstrate that the use of HMEs in patients of total laryngectomy is associated with an improved quality of life.
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