Infectious Diseases
Infection of tracheostomy stoma
Serious
ICD-10: J95 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ट्रेकियोस्टॉमी में संक्रमण · தமிழ்: மூச்சுக்குழாய் துளையில் தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸನಾಳದ ರಂಧ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: శ్వాసనాళ రంధ్రంలో సంక్రమణ · বাংলা: শ্বাসনালী ছিদ্রে সংক্রমণ · मराठी: श्वासनलिका छिद्रात संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: શ્વાસનળીના છિદ્રમાં ચેપ
About this condition
Infection of the tracheostomy stoma is a bacterial infection occurring around the surgical opening in the neck created for breathing assistance. Signs include redness, swelling, pus discharge, and fever around the stoma site. Prompt antibiotic treatment and improved stoma care are essential to prevent the infection from spreading to deeper tissues or the bloodstream.
Common symptoms
redness around tracheostomy
pus or discharge from stoma
fever
swelling around stoma
foul smell
increased secretions
breathing difficulty
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours if signs of infection appear
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ट्रेकियोस्टॉमी में संक्रमण · गले की नली के छेद में इन्फेक्शन · स्टोमा में मवाद · ट्रेकियोस्टॉमी के आसपास लाली |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூச்சுக்குழாய் துளையில் தொற்று · ட்ரேக்கியோஸ்டமி தொற்று · கழுத்து துளை நோய்த்தொற்று · ஸ்டோமாவில் சீழ் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಶ್ವಾಸನಾಳದ ರಂಧ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೋಂಕು · ಟ್ರೇಕಿಯೋಸ್ಟೊಮಿ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕತ್ತಿನ ರಂಧ್ರ ಸೋಂಕು · ಸ್ಟೋಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೀವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | శ్వాసనాళ రంధ్రంలో సంక్రమణ · ట్రాకియోస్టమీ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · మెడ రంధ్రం సంక్రమణ · స్టోమాలో చీము |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শ্বাসনালী ছিদ্রে সংক্রমণ · ট্র্যাকিওস্টমি সংক্রমণ · গলার ছিদ্র সংক্রমণ · স্টোমায় পুঁজ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | श्वासनलिका छिद्रात संसर्ग · ट्रेकियोस्टॉमी संसर्ग · गळ्याच्या छिद्रात संसर्ग · स्टोमामध्ये पू |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શ્વાસનળીના છિદ્રમાં ચેપ · ટ્રેકિયોસ્ટોમી ચેપ · ગળાના છિદ્રમાં ચેપ · સ્ટોમામાં પરુ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Infection of tracheostomy stoma?
redness around tracheostomy, pus or discharge from stoma, fever, swelling around stoma, foul smell, increased secretions.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours if signs of infection appear
Is Infection of tracheostomy stoma common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Infection of tracheostomy stoma?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours if signs of infection appear.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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