A tracheostomy is an opening in the neck that provides an alternative pathway for breathing. For some, it is permanent, while for others, it is temporary and reversible. A tracheostomy is a surgical ...

Using a novel surgical approach, it's possible to rebuild the trachea and preserve a patient's voice after removing an invasive throat tumor, according to a new article. This case study is the first ...

An infant tracheostomy is a medical procedure to create an opening in the neck to insert a tube into an infant’s windpipe, or trachea. Tracheostomies allow air to enter the lungs directly, bypassing ...

Coughing, suctioning, and humidification can help reduce secretions. Preventing the buildup of secretions is an important part of tracheostomy care. People who have a tracheostomy typically experience ...