Influence of different climates on the peak expiratory flow in laryngectomees

Natvig, Ketil

doi:10.1017/s0022215100146171

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“…Compliant HME users in our study reported a reduction in waking up at night, but this was not significant. Previous studies have shown that seasonal fluctuations in pulmonary symptoms exist in laryngectomized patients [5, 21] and that pulmonary symptoms tend to decrease further with longer HME use and that psychosocial functioning tends to improve over a longer period of time [6]. Perhaps the pulmonary symptoms in the laryngectomized patients during our study that was carried out in a cold climate and during winter were quite severe at baseline and a longer HME use might have revealed more significant improvements in related aspects such as sleep, fatigue, depression and voice and speech.…”

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The effect of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (Provox® HME) on pulmonary protection after total laryngectomy: a randomized controlled study

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Okła

As‐Brooks

et al. 2009

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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The goal of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effect of Heat and Moisture Exchanger use on pulmonary symptoms and quality of life aspects in laryngectomized patients. Eighty laryngectomized patients were included and randomized into an HME and Control group. The effect of the HME was evaluated by means of Tally Sheets and Structured Questionnaires. The results showed a significant decrease in the frequency of coughing, forced expectoration, and stoma cleaning in the HME group. There were trends for the prosthetic speakers to report more fluent speech with the HME and for the HME group to report fewer sleeping problems. In conclusion, this study, performed in Poland, confirms the results of previous studies performed in other countries, showing that pulmonary symptoms decrease significantly with HME use and that related aspects such as speech and sleeping tend to improve, regardless of country or climate.

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The effect of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (Provox® HME) on pulmonary protection after total laryngectomy: a randomized controlled study

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Okła

As‐Brooks

et al. 2009

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…Respiratory problems often worsen during wintertime and under cold climate conditions 1, 2. Already in the early 1980s, Natvig et al3 observed that (temporary) stay in a warm and humid climate significantly improved respiratory function and reduced pulmonary complaints in Norwegian laryngectomees. At present, the use of passive heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs), improving humidification of inspired air, is an undisputed part of the pulmonary rehabilitation in laryngectomized patients.…”

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