Collection of leaflets related to your treatment and recovery
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Laryngectomy
Handbook for Laryngectomy Patients
Created: 01-09-2014
File Size: 646.82 KB
This book has been designed for the use of laryngectomy patients both preand post-operatively, their families and friends. It will also be of interest to student nurses and speech therapists. It gives useful information on all aspects of laryngectomy from the initial diagnosis onward and can be used both prior to surgery and at any time following the operation as a reference document and for resource material.
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General Advice
House Dust Mite Allergy
Created: 01-02-2021
File Size: 354.82 KB
The house dust mite is a tiny creature approximately 0.3 mm. It feeds on human skin scales, feathers and wool. It is the mite droppings and dead mites that cause most of the symptoms when they are inhaled.
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Otology
How to Fit your Earmould and Position your Ear Level Hearing Aid
Created: 01-09-2021
File Size: 326.33 KB
It is important to get the earmould in your ear properly. Your audiologist will show you how
to do this but it will take practice at home before you are an expert. -
General Advice
Information Leaflet for Laryngectomy Patients
Created: 01-05-2016
File Size: 74.65 KB
This leaflet aims to provide some information on services and support available to laryngectomees and their families.
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Surgery
Injection of Botox for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Created: 31-07-2017
File Size: 354.97 KB
Spasmodic Dysphonia is the name given to the problem you are experiencing with your voice. Botox is Botulinum Toxin and it works by altering muscle activity.
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Surgery
Insertion of Septal Button (Obturator)
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 365.11 KB
This is a procedure to put small button shaped plastic disc implant into your septum (the middle partition in your nose separating your nostrils) to close the hole.
The procedure is done to reduce noisy breathing; whistling and can also reduce bleeding and improve nasal airflow. -
Laryngectomy
Laryngectomy Stoma Care
Created: 01-09-2012
File Size: 196.48 KB
A Guide for the laryngectomee and family published by The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs.
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General Advice
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Created: 30-11-2021
File Size: 297.64 KB
You have been diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as extra-oesophageal reflux (EOR) or silent reflux. Reflux is the regurgitation of stomach contents back into your gullet (oesophagus).
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Surgery
Ligation of Sphenopalatine Artery
Created: 01-03-2022
File Size: 414.03 KB
Ligation of sphenopalatine artery is an operation to seal the artery in your nose to prevent you having further nose bleeds on the affected side.
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Laryngectomy
Long term healing problems after Laryngectomy
Created: 01-09-2012
File Size: 103.86 KB
This leaflet was put together to try and offer support and encouragement to people experiencing healing problems. It can sometimes feel as if you are the only person who has had such problems but all the quotes are from people who eventually got through this difficult time and began to eat and drink again.
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General Advice
Looking after your Teeth following Radiotherapy to the Head and Neck
Created: 01-01-2018
File Size: 195.81 KB
Radiotherapy is used to treat cancer but can have harmful side-effects for your mouth, teeth and jaws.
Please read this leaflet very carefully so that you reduce the chances of developing these problems. If there is anything you do not understand, then please ask any members of your cancer team to help you. -
Surgery
Manipulation of Fractured Nasal Bones under General Anaesthestic
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 321.01 KB
Manipulation is an operation to reposition your nasal bones.
The fracture of your nasal bones will be corrected giving your nose a straighter appearance.