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Gasping for air after tracheostomy
My dad had a tracheostomy procedure a month ago. In the last two weeks, he has been gasping for air and coughing almost non-stop when he's awake. When he's asleep, he occassionally wakes up doing the same. The tracheostomy tube was replaced with a new one; however, the problem presisted.
Anybody who has experience with similar patients and can help with what to do? Thanks a lot
Anybody who has experience with similar patients and can help with what to do? Thanks a lot
i have a trach and find i need to humidify a lot i have a nebulizer and use saline it keeps trach tube clear ,its not good to use suction a lot best to keep inner tube clean and humidifiy.take care
hi,, i use to be a nurse.. and do trachs.. does he clean it and suction himself regulary?? If not he can get what they call a mucus plug and that will stop the air flow.. is he also on o2?
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