All,
I have had a trach for the past three years due to having polio in 1952
. My throat muscles were getting really weak and the trach has helped
breathing so much..
I have a lot of problems with it and have to go the doctor to have the
extra tissue taken off about every three months. He did burn it off, but
I prefer the acid and have convinced him that works better. He takes the
trach out to do this and the hole wants to close in less than 15 minutes
and he has a hard time getting it back in..
Does any others have these problem and if so how do they have it taken
care of. My doctor is very willing to listen to me and if I can find any
better ways to take care of it he wants to know.
I change my own trach twice a week and that took awhile to get use to,
but now doesn't bother me.. Any hints or advise on dealing with a trach
would be appreciated. Had to learn as I go along...
Happy Holidays to you all..
Judy Crandall
Minnesota
-- Judy C:)