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Regular and effective inhalation

Inhalation for tracheotomised and laryngectomised throat breathers is particularly important to compensate for the loss of nasal functions. Above all, filtering, moisturising and warming the breath can be restored using aids.

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World Cancer day

Every year, 4 February is the fixed date for World Cancer Day - an international day of action organised by the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) and other organisations. Its aim is to raise the general awareness of scientific research, prevention and the treatment of cancer in society.

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Resilience, respect and strength

"Resilience is the immune system of the mind," says resilience trainer and coach Holger Ohmann. Seven protection factors can help.

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Seven protection factors for resilience

This is how to train your own strength for better resistance to your daily challenges like stress at work, private worries or social insecurity.

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Around the tracheostoma

Why does breathing through a tracheostoma suddenly feel easier? Why does the lung produce mucous so quickly and what is the role of the "artificial nose"? Find out which hygiene and care requirements are important, what a tracheal cannula change means, how to clean the cannula and when it must be changed. We first explain what is important with suction, why inhalations support and what is the purpose of a speaking valve.

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Anatomical drawing of head/neck tracheotomised patient with cannula and sublunar suction

Subglottic suctioning

Tracheostomy tubes with additional subglottic suctioning options can also be used for suctioning secretions that accumulate above the cuff. This is important for prevention of pneumonia associated with respiration and other conditions.

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Fahl is versatile!

Manufacturer of medical devices, patient care and homecare service provider, as well as international distributor - the company Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH is active in many areas.

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