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A member asked:

Should you go to the hospital if you have tracheal swelling?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

YES!: It is urgent that you go. At some point your airway may close off completely and yoou will die.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes in general: Need to find cause and treat. If some chronic condition your pcp may be able to help. If new/acute this can be life threatening.Emergency care is good but expensive if there are options and known situation.

Dr Beach agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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