Blogs and news

In 2006, Dorenda underwent surgery for thyroid cancer. Read her story.

Mrs. 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. We were privileged to sit down and interview Mrs. Stegemann to gain some insight into her extraordinary experience.  

Your 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.

Do you need extra protection from pollen? The pollen season typically begins in early spring and can last until autumn, during this time we often spend more time outside and are more exposed to pollen.

Despite previous evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of above-cuff vocalization (ACV) in mechanically ventilated patients, there's a lack of research on the hospital-wide adoption of ACV-capable tracheostomy tubes.

Squamous cell carcinoma exhibits declining incidence in the Nordic countries with approximately 170 cases in Sweden each year.

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers employs ionizing radiation which damages genetic material of susceptible malignant cells. In the oral cavity, this can lead to dental complications such as mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries, and osteoradionecrosis.

In total laryngectomy (TL) patients voice prostheses (VP) can be implanted to restore speech by creating a tracheoesophageal voice.

Your guide to taking care of your neck stoma while on vacation.

Skin Care Tips for People with Laryngectomy Using Adhesives.

Leo Eppink comes from the northeast of Netherland and underwent a total laryngectomy 10 years ago. Today he is an enthusiastic patient educator, who has been committed to helping fellow laryngectomized people for many years.