Providing specialist ENT products since 1999.

Providing specialist ENT products since 1999.

News & Articles

Our blog aims to provide useful information around the area of tracheostomy, laryngectomy, dysphagia and communication aids for healthcare professionals as well as for end users.

This blog also features company updates and industry insights to keep you up to date on what’s happening in Sentient Healthcare. For further resources, visit our resources page.

What is respiratory muscle strength training (ESP)?

Due to the growing popularity of the EMST150 (Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer) amongst physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, we have decided to put together this article answering some of the main questions about respiratory muscle strength training....

What is a tracheostomy?

This article is part 1 of a series of informational articles for tracheostomies. A tracheostomy is an opening made in the front of the neck via a surgical incision 1. This hole extends into the trachea, known more commonly as the “windpipe,” and is used to aid...

Drinking Cups and Mugs for Dysphagia (part 4 of series)

This article is part 4 of 4-part series on dysphagia. The previous articles in this series have outline what dysphagia is, how it is diagnosed and treated and outlined how important it is to keep hydrated if you are living with dysphagia. In this article, we will...
Post COVID-19 Lung Rehab Program

Post COVID-19 Lung Rehab Program

An article from Chris Sapienza, Ph.D, Senior VP for Academic Affairs,  Jacksonville University. COVID-19 Background A unique virus that is transmitted person to person, COVID-19 has spurred a rapid global response in search of methods for preventing, testing, and...

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