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 ...

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 ...

1 Nursing School of Soochow University, Su Zhou, People's Republic of China. 2 Neurosurgery Department of First Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Gusu District, Su Zhou, ...

A tracheostomy changes the way you eat and drink. While it’s still possible to drink alcohol after the procedure, there are risks and your healthcare team may not recommend it. A tracheostomy is a ...