After tracheal surgery, speech is usually unaffected as long as the nerves that control the vocal cords are preserved. However, in some cases, these nerves may lie within the narrowed area and may be damaged during surgery. This can cause temporary hoarseness. If this nerve is blocked on both sides, hoarseness will be permanent. In cases of unilateral blockage, hoarseness is temporary and vocal cord integrity can be restored with a simple injection later.

There are no dietary restrictions after tracheal surgery. The same dietary regimen followed after other surgeries applies to these patients as well.