11/25/2025
Pulmonary complaints tend to increase during the winter for many people living with a laryngectomy.
❄️ Cool, dry outdoor air and heated indoor air can possibly lead to:
• thickened, blood-tinged mucus
• a crusty or irritated stoma
• increased coughing and mucus production
• dry, itchy, or cracked skin
Choosing the right HME can make a meaningful difference. During colder months, consider using the HME that provides the highest humidification while still allowing comfortable breathing during your daily activities.
• Provox® Life™ Night HME offers the highest humidification of all Provox Life HMEs
• Using Night HME while you sleep is an easy way to boost overnight humidification
• HMEs provide beneficial breathing resistance — helping the lungs function well
🤧 If winter air is challenging for you, your clinician can help you choose an HME that meets your needs.