Special speaking valves can attach to tracheostomy tubes, allowing for easier speech. Although it takes practice, people with tracheostomies can generally still talk.

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has holes in the outer cannula to help airflow. This can help people speak and cough more effectively. Learn more.

A tracheostomy speaking valve can help you communicate with your loved ones. Learn about its many benefits, who makes a good candidate, and more. ... Speaking with a tracheostomy tube.

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has holes that make it easier to speak but can also introduce other risks. Here’s what you need to know.

Laryngectomy and tracheostomy tubes can have a small opening in the side of the tube. Tubes with a side opening like this are called fenestrated tubes. Tubes without an opening are called non ...

A tube is placed in the stoma to keep it open. Depending on the type of tube, this can make it difficult to speak. Your doctor and speech and language therapist will work together to decide when it is ...