What Is a Tracheostomy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Lung Disease
We are able to breathe in and out thanks to the action of the lungs. With help from the diaphragm and other muscles, the lungs will expand and this will force oxygen rich air into the lungs. When they collapse again, the air is expelled, making way for a fresh load of oxygen-rich air again.
In cases of lung disease, the lungs may not be able to expand and compress properly, meaning the body will not get the oxygen it needs. If the condition is severe enough, machinery is needed to help ensure the breathing process is enabled, and this can mean a tracheostomy will need to be performed.
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