Keeping your voice prosthesis clean is part of everyday care after laryngectomy. Food or mucus can interfere with the valve and may affect speaking or cause leakage.
Follow the routine you have been taught
Use the brush and any other cleaning equipment supplied for your particular prosthesis. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the technique demonstrated by your clinical team.
Atos Medical recommends regular cleaning of Provox voice prostheses, including in the morning, evening and after meals. Your own team can explain the routine for your device.
When should you ask for help?
Contact your specialist team if cleaning does not resolve leakage or difficulty speaking. Ask for another demonstration if you are unsure how to use your equipment.
Further information
Atos Medical: tips for voice prosthesis users.
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Thomas Mølgaard
I live without a larynx following cancer. I am a laryngectomy peer-support consultant, speaker and founder of STOMAS. My aim is to give patients, their partners and loved ones, and healthcare professionals an honest insight into life after a total laryngectomy.