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The Laryngectomee Guide

ByItzhak Brook, M.D.

This practical guide was written by Dr. Itzhak Brook, a physician and a laryngectomee. It is aimed at providing practical information that can assist laryngectomees and their caregivers in dealing with medical, dental and psychological issues. The guide contains information about the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy; the methods of speaking after laryngectomy; how to care for the airway, stoma, heat and moisture exchanger filter, and voice prosthesis. In addition it addresses eating and swallowing issues, medical, dental and psychological concerns, respiration and anesthesia, and travelling as a laryngectomee.

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Publication Date
Mar 30, 2013
Language
English
ISBN
9781300875451
Category
Science & Medicine
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Itzhak Brook, M.D.

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Format
PDF

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