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
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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