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Voice Rehabilitation After Laryngectomy: The Impact of Breathing and Voicing Exercises

In this inspiring video, Bill, Jon, Nigel and Carl from the UK, share their personal journeys of resilience and adaptation following a laryngectomy.

Sometimes the skin around your stoma can become red and irritated, especially if your skin is sensitive. Don’t worry, there are some simple steps you can take to help prevent skin irritation.

Speaking hands-free is a desire shared by many laryngectomees.  With your hands free valve, you can have the freedom to express yourself like before and be able to do other things while speaking.

Here’s everything you need to know about dealing with some common problems in the colder months.

When it comes to speaking hands-free, make sure you get to know your Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice device so you can get the most out of it. Here’s what you need to know before you start using it.

Speaking with a voice prosthesis is a popular choice. Here you can read more to find the reasons why.

There is more to consider when it comes to socialising or travelling after your laryngectomy but it’s not impossible. Here’s some tips to help increase your confidence when going out.

You may experience your adhesive coming loose every now and then, which is a nuisance when you want to speak. Here are things you can try so your adhesive will stick better and give you the confidence that it will last through the day.

Adhesives aren’t always for everyone. For example, if you are undergoing radiotherapy or if your stoma tends to shrink, your clinician may recommend you use a LaryTube or a LaryButton.

If you are wearing an adhesive it is important to have a good change routine. We’ll show you how to achieve the best possible seal for the day and the most comfortable solution for the night, in the simplest way.

We all know a good night's sleep is important and that is why we developed Provox Life Night, which is soft and smooth for nighttime comfort.

Abdominal breathing is to breathe from your abdomen by using your diaphragm (which is underneath your lungs) instead of using your chest muscles. It moves more air into and out of the lungs.

It is likely that you have heard a lot about Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) already, but how much do you really know about what they do? Let’s take a look at what they do and the different HMEs available for different situations.

Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) should be used routinely after a laryngectomy. To get all the benefits from an HME it is important that you wear it day and night.

The electrolarynx produces a different sort of voice, but with practice and remembering a few important rules, you’ll find a way to make it work for you.

You’re going to experience some changes to your voice after surgery – but there are ways to improve how you sound. Let us show you how.

The Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice makes it possible to speak hands-free again after a laryngectomy. To help you get the most out of your device, have a look at these practical tips.

Your nose, mouth and throat heat and humidify the air you breathe. After the laryngectomy, you are recommended to use Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) that will make the air warm and moist. See what happens to your lungs, with and without an HME.

Oesophageal speech requires you to press little bits of air into the back of your throat, allowing the air to come back up like a 'belch'. This method can be challenging to learn.

Is your voice prosthesis working as well as it should be? Learn to recognise when it’s time for a new one.

Information to help you with stoma occlusion.

Adhesive baseplates are the most common way to attach an HME to the stoma. Provox Life offers a variety of adhesives designed from high-performance materials to suit different skin types and stoma contours, providing you with a personalised solution.

Your voice is a big part of your identity – it’s how you express your thoughts, feelings and ideas. After a laryngectomy you’ll speak differently. Rest assured, there are options out there to help you regain your speech.

Your breathing works differently after surgery. Before, you used to breathe through your nose and mouth. Now you breathe through a stoma in your neck.

What if you could cough less and breathe better through the night?

Leakage from your voice prosthesis is normal over time. Most will experience it at some point, usually after 2-4 months. What exactly should you look out for and how can you manage the symptoms? Here are some tips to help.

Look after your voice prosthesis by cleaning it every day. This may delay leakage through the voice prosthesis meaning your device gets a longer lifetime. Get to know the tools that will help you.

The importance of using the optimal HME for a good night’s sleep.

A laryngectomy affects your sense of smell and, to a certain degree, your sense of taste. You will no longer breathe through your nose after the laryngectomy, and surprisingly the sense of smell is closely linked to our sense of taste. In this blog post, we’ll explain the relation that your nose has to your breathing and taste, and give you some tips on how to regain your sense of smell and taste.