Tracheostomy
A surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe) to allow direct access to the breathing tube.
Likelihood of free care:
100%
Free treatment for anyone with Medicare or other insurance
It is likely that cost of care for this condition is fully covered by insurance, including Medicare / Medicaid
Onset
Congenital
Childhood
Affected Systems
Respiratory
Common Treatments
Surgery
Monitoring
Respiratory Therapy
Recommended Specialists
Pediatrician
Pulmonologist
Surgeon
Respiratory Therapist
Recent articles on
Tracheostomy
Common Treatments for
Tracheostomy
Options may include:
An operation to correct or repair a medical problem.
Regular check-ups and tests to track a condition.
Treatment to improve breathing and lung function.
Recommended Specialists for
Tracheostomy
Specialists may include:
A doctor who specializes in children's health.
A doctor who focuses on lung and breathing problems.
A doctor who performs operations.
A healthcare provider who focuses on breathing and lung function.
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