is a tracheotomy permanent?

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is a tracheotomy permanent?

2007-04-25 08:37:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

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It depends on the persons underlying condition which led to the trach to begin with, but trachs are not always permanent and they usually close and heal up well.

2007-04-25 15:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Much depends on the reason why the person had it in the first place. They are reversible, but only if the initial condition improves.

2007-04-25 08:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, as soon as the problem causing the need for it resolves, they will remove the tube and the patient will resume normal breathing.

2007-04-25 09:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋