I have family member who will be feeling pretty down because it has to go back in and she will be pretty bummed out if she can't have some normalcy to her life. She is recovering from throat cancer and the first trach left scar tissues on the inside. She has had several severe episodes of breathing distress. Now the doctors say - No Choice It must go back in.
2006-06-06 12:51:11 · 6 answers · asked by Yolee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If the trach is the only issue, then yes, it is fine to operate a moving vehicle and/or heavy machinery.
However, since she is a cancer patient, then she's probably on a lot of medications (such as potent analgesics), some of which may impair her ability to drive. If this is the case, then no, she should not drive.
And I hope your relative makes a speedy and thorough recovery. Bless you!
2006-06-06 12:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi all,
I am sorry but I tend to disagree about not being or careful to drive. Careful in the sense - you do not drive or bike in an insane manner and to drive, I see no problems at all. I got my tracheostomy in April 2000 and almost immediately, I was back to driving as well as biking ( I have a Hayabusa 1000cc ). I have never faced any problems with my stoma as it is always well protected by the use of highneck sweaters/jumpers in winters and the same kind in pure cotten/hosiery in summer. The outfits look trendy and also is a great protection against any pollutants that may come around if done without covering it well. Six years and no problems.
Ananth
2006-06-09 03:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by caprichoso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a tracheostomy with or without a tracheostomy tube should not impair anyone's ability to operate a motor vehicle or even machinery. However, caution should be exercised since a tracheostomy is a direct entry into the lungs, bypassing the nasal and oral cavities. Any inhaled particulate or droplet matter can trigger a breathing reaction to one that may be sensitive, as well as potentially causing an infection from another person sneezing, for example. So, use preventative measures as necessary, and be well.
2006-06-06 20:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by ogrebattle@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she feels she can drive safely - in that meaning she can stop the car safely if she were to have severe breathing distress, then I say it is ok to drive. If she loses all control during one of these episodes ie can't focus on the road, can't steer, etc then I would not recommend her to get behind a wheel.
2006-06-07 03:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by dawestcoastboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a problem if she struggles with road rage. Sorry she has to have that. Hopefully she'll eventually regain her independance.
2006-06-07 10:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it.....let her work it out with her physician. Be supportive and don't put pressure on her....it is up to her to find out what is meaningful for her. She has many more problems to worry about other than driving.
2006-06-06 20:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋