HME

An HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger) is a medical device used to humidify and filter the air that passes through the airway of individuals who have had a tracheostomy or a laryngectomy. It is designed to mimic the natural functions of the nose, which warms, moistens, and filters the air before it reaches the lungs. In patients who have had a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, these natural functions are bypassed, so the HME helps to restore these functions and improve breathing comfort.