Living with a Tracheostomy

If you or someone you love has a tracheostomy you may feel a bit overwhelmed. You probably have lots of questions about what it means to live with a tracheostomy. Having a tracheostomy doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. With the proper equipment and a little instruction a person with a tracheostomy can live a full, happy, and active life.

The information presented should not be a substitute for the advice of a personal physician. The best source for instruction on how to take care of a tracheostomy is your health care team.