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Is it typical for a tracheotomy to be performed as a form of treatment for COPD? What is the success rate?

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What is the average survival period for a COPDer? If it is common for a patient to have a trachea for COPD, does the patient still need mechanical ventilation?

By Dr. Louis on July 22, 2009 | copd | 2 comments
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Is it typical for a tracheotomy to be performed as a form of treatment for COPD? What is the success rate?