Weezing sound

2020-06-21 08:27:48
My husband is suffering from gbs. Tracheotomy is closed. It is now more than one month. But from 4-5 days wheezing(sonring) sound is coming. Pls suggest what is the reason behind this.
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Hello ... there could be granulations in trachea due to tracheostomy or intubation .. whatever the cause might be .. get him consulted to an ent and get evauluated.. u may need an flexible endoscopy or ct .. as per surgeons opinion

Answered2020-06-21 17:53:56

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It could be due to over granulated tracheostomy .. sometimes due to improper healing of stoma or can be due to stenosis if tracheostomy is done at the wrong level
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needs videolaryngoscopy , consult ent doctor
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steam inhalation

Answered2020-06-21 11:43:16

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Probably  trachea is getting  narrowed  ,if persists  consult  bronchoscopist.

Answered2020-06-21 08:58:25

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