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A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
No. A tracheostomy just provides an alternative airway for those who are unable to breath though their mouth and nose for a variety of reasons. All it does it give them a clear airway to breath with.