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Can a person with a tracheostomy drive a car?
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Yes: Yes, a person with a tracheostomy can drive a car.
Answered 3/6/2013
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Yes: A tracheotomy is performed to provide a direct air passage for adequate breathing. If a person with a tracheostomy feels like they can drive and they aren't on pain medications then yes, they can drive.
Answered 4/5/2014
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