Description

After a total laryngectomy, you breathe through a stoma which means that cold, dry air is inhaled directly into the lungs. This often results in undesirable side effects such as increased coughing and mucus production, sleeplessness and other social implications.

An HME (heat- and moisture exchanger) acts as an artificial nose and regains some of the lost respiratory functions of the nose. The Provox XtraHME heats and moisturizes inhaled air, since the specially treated foam inside the HME cassette traps heat and moisture during exhalation.

The Provox XtraHME is available in two versions:

XtraMoist HME

has capacities close to normal nasal function. The humidification is improved and the XtraMoist is still keeping the good airflow for easy breathing. XtraMoist is recommended for patients who have recently undergone a total laryngectomy, and for accustomed users.

XtraFlow HME

is focusing on having superior airflow. XtraFlow is great to use when exercising and when adapting to the breathing resistance after having been without an HME for a longer time.

Improved Health Benefits

• Easier breathing
• Less mucus production
• Less coughing

Improved speech

• Improved social comfort
• Many users experience better sleep
• New product features
• Increased humidification
• The lid has a rim to guide the correct finger position for stoma occlusion.
• The lid is tinted for a discreet appearance
• Low profile design