Although speaking may be difficult after a tracheostomy, it’s generally possible. Speech and language therapy, along with aids like a speaking valve attachment, can help. Every year more than 100,000 ...

YOU’VE probably heard about people who’ve had tracheostomies and wondered exactly how the procedure affects day-to-day life. Here’s what you need to know. A tracheostomy is the name given to a ...

A doctor may replace a person’s ventilator with a tracheostomy if they require ventilation for an extended time. They may also use a tracheostomy to wean a person off respiratory support. A mechanical ...

With proper care, most people do not have issues with their tracheostomy. However, some early or late tracheostomy complications are possible. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a ...

A person with a tracheostomy has a higher risk than usual of aspiration, which means they may take unwanted substances into their airways. A tracheostomy is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A New Castle boy was hurt when another child pulled out his trach tube Saturday. Officials say a 13-year-old was babysitting possibly as many as five other children when it ...

According to the NHS, it is possible to enjoy a good quality of life even with a permanent tracheostomy tube - but it can take time to adapt YOU'VE probably heard about people who've had ...