@trach Hello. I have had a trach for the last six years. I did try the Stoma Stent Plug---clear plastic plug (resembles a kids swimming pool plug) without the tube elongation. The mucus was still there and plenty of it. It was very uncomfortable to wear, with mucus seemingly stuck behind the stent. Yes, I suctioned it out, but it was more constant since the tube was gone which held some of the biological material. Also, putting it on was difficult and extremely painful. After spending over $100 to purchase one, I couldn't wait to put my trach tube back in. It was like putting a favorite hat back on in the cold! Maybe we are not talking about the same thing, or maybe I did something wrong. This was approximately four years ago.