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Buldged skin below post tracheostomy
My dad has undergone a tracheostomy procedure before 57 days, the tube has been removed after 16 days , now he has a small bulged skin under the post tracheostomy area for the last 2 days , and it is now bigger than 1st day.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
If there is complete closure of Tracheostomy site and there is no associated air leak then you need not worry much. If swelling in the Tracheostomy area is associated with pain and difficulty in breathing then you should visit your doctor as early as possible
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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