How long it takes to remove the tracheotomy tube should be judged according to whether the cause of the disease can be removed or not, as well as the amount of sputum, the strength of the ability to cough up sputum on their own, and so on. If the cause of the disease can be removed quickly, the tube can be removed in about 1 week, but if the cause of the disease is not easy to be removed, it may take more than 1 month to remove the tube, or even can not be removed and need to wear a tracheal tube for life. The tracheal tube is mainly used for patients with secretion obstruction in the lower airway to keep the airway open. Generally, it can be removed normally after 1 week when the patient does not have other symptoms such as difficulty in breathing or sputum blockage. If patients still have symptoms such as dyspnea and high sputum volume after 1 week, removal is generally not recommended. Therefore, the exact time is affected by many factors such as the severity of the disease, individual’s physical condition, recovery, etc. There are some differences and cannot be generalized. Patients can seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying their condition when they experience uncomfortable symptoms while using the tracheotomy metal tube.