What is a Tracheostomy?

I'm going to make this a brief one. 

Basically a tracheostomy, is a tube that is inserted into the trachea to provide an airway for someone that is compromised some way or another. 
My one is there because my upper airway is so small there is not enough space for me to breathe normally. So having the tracheostomy there enables me to breathe. 
Here is a diagram of the different tubes and how they sit in the airway. My one is most similar to (b). I have a fenstrated tube to enable air to go over my vocal chords so I have a voice. ( I literally talk for england!)

This is what my tube is, Silver Negus. Made from pure silver. Looks alot nicer than some of the others and reduces risks of infections.

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