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Laryngectomee Breathing During Showers

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  Laryngectomy is the surgical elimination of the throat. The person who has the procedure is called a "laryngectomee" The throat is the "voice box" or the singing cords, which vibrate when the air passes through them during exhalation, and the parts of our mouth create this sound that our language creates. If the throat is gotten rid of, no speech sounds can be made. It is possible that with a partial laryngectomy, the voice will be different from what it was before surgery, and it may be more difficult for people to understand. In addition, the trachea is redirected with the removal of the throat, leading to a stoma (hole) in the neck where the laryngectomee breathes. When you are able to shower following surgical treatment, the doctors will figure out. Normally, your surgical injuries need to be sufficiently healed and you must be strong enough to stay upright during a shower. For lots of clients, their very first shower is a sign of progress in their recovery. T...