"Children are not little adults!" - even if this sentence may seem a little trite to some, it remains true.
Various factors play a role in the decision to use a tracheostomy tube, whereby the focus should always be on a suitable fitting for the individual. The diagnosis is crucial here
For various reasons, tracheotomised and laryngectomised patients generally have a restricted cough. At the same time, there is often increased secretion in the respiratory tract.