Flying with a Trach?

[Mike Bartenhagen]

I have a son with special needs and am trying to help someone who is flying for the first time with their child. The child has a trach which my son does not so I am unfamiliar. Can anyone tell me if there is any problem flying with a trach? Anything they should know?

 

[SueM in MN]

I would suggest they talk to their pulmonologist/respiratory therapist.

A lot would depend on whether the child requires supplemental oxygen or not for flying. They would also need to plan for if the child needs suctioning during the flight.

This is a good general article from a very reputable source:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/tracheostomy/living/traveling.html