Description

A heat and moisture exchanger works as an artificial nose – it helps to heat and moisturize inhaled air. It retains humidity in the airways that would otherwise be lost by breathing through an open tracheostoma. As a result many users experience fewer problems with coughing and mucus production. This improves sleep – and the quality of life.

The Provox HME cassette

The HME cassettes are the core of Atos Medical’s product line for pulmonary rehabilitation and are intended to be placed in front of the tracheostoma.

The Provox HME Cassette facilitates manual stoma occlusion with the help of a simple lid/spring-valve mechanism, thereby improving speech as well as hygiene. It is designed with side openings, which means that:

• the HME can be discreetly hidden;
• there will be no wet stains on the clothing;
• inhaled air can be drawn from the warming body rather than directly from the surrounding air.