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A member asked:
My mom has copd.she got a trach,been on ventilator for 28 days,and they won't take the feeding tube out to let her eat,but she can swallow fine.why???
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Complex: For the best answer, ask your mother's physicians because they know the specifics of her case. Generally speaking, it is considered high risk to feed by mouth while on positive pressure ventilation even via trach.
Answered 2/3/2015
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