After total laryngectomy
Conditions
Interventions
Patients wear the new a heat and moisture exchanger (Provox LifeTM Home HME) and the existing a heat and moisture exchanger for 6 weeks each and complete a questionnaire about the frequency of coughin
Sponsors
Kobe University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. patients who have undergone total laryngectomy 2. 18 years of age or older 3. more than 3 months after total laryngectomy 4. more than 6 weeks after completion of postoperative radiation therapy 5. Patients who have been using a heat and moisture exchanger other than Provox LifeTM Home HME for more than 3 months. 6. Patients who are clinically judged to be eligible for Provox LifeTM Home HME. 7. Patients who have given written consent to the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients who have never used a heat and moisture exchanger before the start of this study 2. Patients who cannot put on and take off a heat and moisture exchanger by themselves 3. Patients with recurrent tumor or metastatic disease 4. Patients with pulmonary infection or exacerbation of respiratory disease such as COPD within one month. 5. Patients who are unable to understand the questionnaire or consent form due to cognitive decline. 6. Patients who have changed the dosage of cough suppressants or expectorants within one month prior to entry into the study. 7. Patients with skin disorders requiring treatment at the site of a heat and moisture exchanger
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in number of coughs per day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in color of sputum Skin disorders QOL | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHiroko Takeda
Kobe University Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Outcome results
None listed