Understand what a tracheostomy is and why one may be needed. Also, learn the different parts of a tracheostomy and how it works to help you breathe.
Understand the recovery process from a tracheostomy and the steps that will be taken to help you adjust to living with a trach.
Learn how to properly care for your tracheostomy stoma to ensure you are breathing comfortably and to prevent infection.
Understand why breathing through a tracheostomy causes your body to produce more mucus and the steps you can take to avoid a mucus build-up. Also, learn what you can do to get rid of a mucus build-up when you do get one.
