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 Dysphagia? (part 1 of series)

This article is part 1 of 4-part series on dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing problems. It is caused by any medical condition which affects the structure, strength and co-ordination of chewing and swallowing...

Dysphagia – The Importance of Hydration (part 3 of series)

This article is part 3 of 4-part series on dysphagia. Water intake is often a secondary consideration in dysphagia management. Water makes up 75% of the volume of the body. The NHS advises that where appropriate, patients should be drinking 2.5 litres of water per...

Recent Articles About Covid-19 and Lung Rehabilitation, EMST, and RMST

Throughout 2020 there have been a number of great resources released in relation to lung rehabilitation, EMST and RMST. We would like to draw your attention to some of these resources in particular and are happy to be able to provide you with access to them below. For...
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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