The Laryngectomee Guide Expanded Edition

This expanded edition guide is written by Dr. Itzhak Brook, a physician and a laryngectomee. It provides practical information that can assist laryngectomees and their caregivers in dealing with medical, dental and psychological issues. Chapter headings include: the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy; the methods of speaking after laryngectomy; and how to care for the airway, stoma, heat and moisture exchange filter, and voice prosthesis. Other areas address eating and swallowing issues, medical, dental and psychological concerns, emergency situations, anesthesia, and travelling as a laryngectomee.