Question 1

does a breathing tube down your throat breathe for you?

Accepted Answer

Not the tube: The machine (respirator) attached to the breathing tube is set to the appropriate parameters to breathe for you. The oxygen or anesthetic gas goes through the tube to your lungs.

Question 2

ways to heal a sore throat from a breathing tube?

Accepted Answer

Soothing measures: To sooth the irritation from a breathing tube, try a mild cough suppressant to decrease the hacking cough that often accompanies the irritation. The more you cough, the more you irritate the windpipe.

Question 3

how long will my throat hurt after getting a breathing tube taken out?

Accepted Answer

Breathing tube: After a surgery or some kind of procedure done under general anesthesia, the throat is commonly sore as a result of the endotracheal tube, the breathing tube used to protect your airway.  Most people will have a scratchy throat for a few days up to a few weeks.  If sore throat lasts longer than that, you should have someone take a look to make sure you don't have a more serious problem.

Question 4

does a breathing tube down your throat breathe for you? what does it do exactly?

Accepted Answer

Creates a pathway: A breathing tube (endotracheal tube) is a tube that goes through your nose or mouth into the  trachea. The outer part can then attach to an oxygen tank, a ventilator, etc. The breathing tube is merely a conduit to deliver and remover oxygen and carbon dioxide respectively.

Question 5

does a breathing tube down your throat breathe for you? is this an awkward feeling?

Accepted Answer

Breathing tube: Is used to seal and protect your airway and lungs from stomach acid (which is why you have surgery on empty stomach!) as well as to deliver oxygen and remove co2. The endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask also allow monitoring of gas levels and core temp. Anesthetist or anesthesiologist (or more commonly for longer cases ventilator machine) actually deliver the puff of inspired air; tube is the path.

Question 6

i know that this sounds kinda funny but, i've had this feeling in my throat that goes to my end of my rib cage,  like a breathing tube.

Accepted Answer

Strange sensation: Its difficult to tell. You may have gastric reflux. I see you've had extensive GI studies. Why?. You are also on Methadone and may have inhaled airway irritants in the past. Your medical history is likely much more complicated than you report and your symptom too vague to properly describe let alone diagnose. If you are having difficulty breathing, please seek medical attention.

Question 7

had septoplasty done yesterday but throat is killing me from breathing tube and constantly being dry from mouth breathing. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Stay hydrated: Make sure you are drinking at least 60 oz of water daily. Using a humidifier or vaporizer may be helpful in adding some moisture to the air you are breathing. Lozenges and salt water gargles can ease the throat pain. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Question 8

i had a myomectomy  and my throat has been sore every since. i wanted to know if this is normal. i know they had a breathing tube in but its sore and hurts when i cough due to stitches. it was alsosorebeforesurgerybutwent away and came back. ?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Throat pain that was present before the surgery's anesthesia can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as irritants or acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to get swabbed for strep throat testing).

Question 9

had op for my sinuses 3 weeks ago since then i've had a constant sore throat hurts to swallow, could the breathing tube scratched my throat?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat after: It is possible that you have a sore throat after being intubated by the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist for your surgery. If this occurs, it usually only last a few days. I would go back to your surgeon and have them take a look at your throat ASAP.

Question 10

can you be awake when thay put in a breathing tube?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but: Yes...But placing a tube in the trachea (windpipe) is very irritating and will make you cough like crazy without anesthesia.

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Had septoplasty done yesterday but throat is killing me from breathing tube and constantly being dry from mouth breathing. any suggestions?

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I had a myomectomy and my throat has been sore every since. i wanted to know if this is normal. i know they had a breathing tube in but its sore and hurts when i cough due to stitches. it was alsosorebeforesurgerybutwent away and came back. ?

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