I had a total laryngectomy last year in August 2012. Living very normal life and working as I was as a research scientist. Only not started yet because of not knowing : How to swallow air and retain up to midway of esophagus + how to release it very slowly to speak ? I whisper clearly and not having any problem to follow my nearer colleagues. They can understand in first attempt what ever I say. So please help me for this swallowing air technique.