Tonya, Wow do I know how he feels. I had my trach for 10 months, felt like forever. I used to take it out of my neck completely and with it would usually come the "plugs". I would leave mine out sometimes. It would just get so exhausting constantly trying to get that "crap" up and out. I hated that DAMN thing more than anything. I tried the humidifier. I tried the run the shower on hot with the door shut. I tried it all. I am sure so have ya'll...I am thinking of you that is a promise. There is nothing like that,,,nothing,Best of Luck with it,,Miss Vicki