A patient with a tracheostomy tube is having difficulty developing an effective cough. Which of the following phases of the cough reflex is primarily affected in this patient?

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The compression phase of the cough reflex is primarily affected in a patient with a tracheostomy tube because this phase involves closing the vocal cords to build up pressure in the lungs before coughing, which is hindered by the presence of a tracheostomy tube.

A Patient with a Tracheostomy Tube Is Having Difficulty Developing