Billy I had a powered humidifier on my trach in the hospital for about a day after I woke up. They removed it and simply opted for clearing it with suction more frequently after that.

I also had a room humidifier that worked pretty well, so between it and the suction machine I got a lot more sleep.

Good luck. Awake in the middle of the night, trach in place and equipment roaring away, SUCKS, big time
Wayne


SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06