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Regular and effective inhalation

Inhalation for tracheotomised and laryngectomised throat breathers is particularly important to compensate for the loss of nasal functions. Above all, filtering, moisturising and warming the breath can be restored using aids.

Love and courage

Mahatma Gandhi once said, "Love is the strongest power in the world". And Nathalie Sänger is the best proof. Following a tumour haemorrhage, her life was hanging by a thread and her family had already been asked to say their goodbyes. But giving up was not an option for Nathalie, she was determined to get married - at least that!

World Cancer day

Every year, 4 February is the fixed date for World Cancer Day - an international day of action organised by the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) and other organisations. Its aim is to raise the general awareness of scientific research, prevention and the treatment of cancer in society.

Seasickness - never!

ATHLETIC BALANCE

A desire to help instead of everyday frustration

Leoni Lutz is 17 years old and the youngest volunteer speaker at FAHL. She regularly speaks at the annual seminars on the provision of medical aids for children organised by Michael Brüggemann, our branch manager in Berlin. He also advises Leoni as a field sales representative.

A love of stones

At the age of 84, most people are long into their well-deserved retirement. Not a topic for Alois Jung, the passionate road builder and authorized expert loves his profession far too much for that.