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Smoking Teens: Tracheostomy Tube

Head and Neck Cancer Patient Information

Tracheostomy Tube
As smoke goes into the lungs, the larynx (voice box) is exposed to toxins. These toxins may cause cancer requiring the voice box to be removed.

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